Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

"Hey, bro..."

"You've been crashing here for five days now. The Falcone family sent word. You either head back on your own, or they're sending someone to fetch you."

Kruz's shoulders slumped, his energy draining away. "I get it," he muttered.

Gone was his usual lively spirit. He trudged back to his room, dragging his feet as he packed his things.

Flora watched him leave, clicking her tongue in sympathy. "Poor guy," she thought.

"It's getting late. Time for a bath and bed," Connor announced, standing up and pulling Flora to her feet.

Flora obediently followed him, a stark contrast to her fierce demeanor during the day.

...

The next morning, after breakfast, Beck drove Kruz to the station.

"Flora, I'm heading out. Don't forget about me, okay? Make sure you reply to my messages!" Kruz said, his voice heavy with sadness. His biggest takeaway from this trip to Austenberg was meeting Flora. Leaving her was the hardest part.

"Yeah, yeah," Flora responded lazily, thinking he was being overly dramatic.

the chance, come visit

couldn't stand the thought of parting from Flora, and he knew Connor would never

Wait a sec...

coming up on

definitely

Kruz's sadness melted away, replaced by a

the charts, rivaling the best professionals. Her control over the race was so good, she could outmatch

Hehe...

her as his navigator. Together,

everyone who ever doubted

felt a shiver

I'm really leaving

practically piercing him. If he didn't leave now, who knows what

few steps,

the car, Kruz

yet? Mom says if she doesn't see you tonight, she's sending

just a minute before

counts. Plus, I made a great catch

"What catch?"

just a pretty face, she's a