Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"A race?" Ethan shot me a half-smile.

"Yeah, a race! Let's see who gets to the south bank of Thallus River first!" I stood tall, confident as ever. "So, what do you say, Mr. Grayson? You up for it?" Ethan's smile grew wider. "So, Ms. Wiley, a drag race, huh? Interesting. But are you sure you can handle my speed?"novelbin

"Guess we'll see!" I snorted, pulling out my car keys and pressing the remote.

The deep growl of the V8 engine broke the quiet night air.

"Hold up, that's a Dodge Challenger?" Ethan's eyes widened, not expecting me to be driving something so powerful. "Aren't cars like it usually a guy thing?"

"Exactly, it's my top pick now." I grinned, running my hand along the smooth lines of the Challenger. "850 horsepower-guess your little Ferrari can handle that, right?"

"You're really asking for it, Ms. Wiley. Let's see who comes out on top!" Ethan narrowed his eyes. He jumped into his car in a flash, revved the engine, and shot off, leaving rubber burns on the asphalt. "Ugh, guys!" I rolled my eyes and sped off after him.

We tore through the city streets under the night sky, our engines echoing in the air. The city lights and buildings zipped by in a blur outside the windows.

Sitting behind the wheel of my steel beast, my adrenaline kicked in. I gripped the steering wheel, my eyes locked on that yellow blur ahead.

The race wasn't about winning or losing but feeling that rush again and reconnecting with the real me. It was as if I'd stepped back into those rebellious, daring days when I wasn't afraid to push the limits. "Ethan, get ready to see what true speed really is!" I slammed the gas pedal, and the Challenger growled, blasting forward.

Before I knew it, I was right alongside Ethan's Ferrari.

I saw his smile through the window, his gaze full of tenderness. "Evelyn, you've changed. You're so fearless now, and it's pretty captivating!"

Without warning, his Ferrari swerved

into the next lance and pulled ahead

of me had to slam on the brakes, skidding just inches from a crash.

wasn't expecting that and

Fuming, I slammed the steering wheel and stuck my head out the window, yelling, "What the hell are you doing? Are you nuts? This is insane. Are you trying to kill O yourself?"

"You were the one who came up with this." Ethan shrugged, acting all innocent. "Anyway, I won."

"You didn't win. You cheated!" I glared at him. "Let's do it again. It'll be fair this time!"

"Bring it on."

We lived out our racing-moving scene under the midnight sky. The engines roared, and the air was alive with laughter and curses. We faced through the city, battling for the lead.

I finally gave in after I was completely worn out. I slouched against the steering wheel, letting out a deep breath. "Fine, you win. I underestimated your driving." "Thanks a lot," Ethan said with a grin, waving his hand. "You're not bad yourself. I almost got left in the dust."

I rolled my eyes at his flattery. He surely knew how to butter me up.