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.

chance, come

thought of parting from Flora, and

Wait a sec...

competition coming up

would definitely be

this, Kruz's sadness melted away, replaced by a

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

Hehe...

to Lone Island, he'd have her as his

up everyone who ever doubted his racing

of his thoughts, Flora just felt a shiver seeing

really

go, but Connor's glare was practically piercing him. If he

walked away, looking back every few steps, with Moss trailing behind

car,

you back yet? Mom says if she doesn't see you tonight, she's sending someone to drag you back and lock you up!" Hearing 'big

born just

Plus, I made

"What catch?"

met Flora! She's not just a pretty face, she's a total badass! She can knock