Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 27

Victor heard the sound and glanced sideways at the woman's pale face. His hands gripped the steering wheel even tighter as he pressed himself closer to the car door.

He was a world-class racer, and this Ferrari had been expertly modified-speed and stability were never an issue for him.

Even Finley, who prided himself on his nerves of steel, hated riding in Victor's car. There was one time he'd barely managed to stumble out before he threw up.

Honestly, people just didn't know how to enjoy life.

"Relax. My driving won't be a problem," Victor said, though he eased up on the gas just a little.

Isadora gradually found her rhythm, adjusting to the speed.

She had no idea where Victor was taking her. All she could do was watch as the car shot up an empty overpass, its engine growling in the night.

Victor tapped his fingers lightly on the steering wheel, his voice laced with lazy amusement, "Isadora, look out the window."

At his words, Isadora turned her head and gazed outside.

Beyond the car windows, the vast, inky ocean sprawled beneath the overpass. The amber glow of streetlights mingled with the scattered brilliance of the stars, turning the sea into a breathtaking tapestry of lights—a wild, sprawling map of the cosmos reflected on water.

It was endless, mesmerizing.

and slid back the Ferrari's convertible

howled past, stinging their cheeks, filling the car with the electric rush of speed. Victor's

could reply, Victor slammed the accelerator. The car surged forward, racing back up

ferocious wind roaring in her ears. Her eyes drank in the endless panorama-city lights, open skies, the world blurring by. It felt as though they were flying along the city's

Her heart was pounding.

smile tugged at her lips, growing wider as the wind

loose, wild strands blowing

but his hand lingered, fingers brushing the softness of her hair. For a moment, he watched her, lost in the exhilaration,

flickered in Victor's eyes. He gently twirled a lock of her hair around his finger, bringing

finally coming to a

shaky,

swept her up in his arms, carrying

"You can put me down

trailing over her bare arm, sending a rush of warmth

they leaned against the railing, looking out from the mountaintop over the dazzling city of Capitolion. Thousands of lights glittered like scattered stars, studding the night with

into the distance, her racing