Emilia POV“Jettison!”“Griffin!”“Three bucks on Griffin!”“I’m doubling it—Jettison’s taking the crown tonight!”The scream was everywhere as people made bets and bargains, their voices sharp as broken glass. From the look of things, this wasn’t going to be just another race—it was a war.My heart slammed against my chest as I stood pressed between bodies, the smell of fuel, sweat, and cigarette smoke wrapping around me.People pushed and shoved to get a better view, fists waving as money changed hands; they screamed bets, taunted rivals, and hailed their chosen king.Some were chanting for Jettison, their voices raw with loyalty, while others raised Griffin’s name like it was a battle cry.And in the middle of all that chaos, I felt like I was standing in a lion’s den, trapped between bloodthirsty roars.The air was thick—alive—with tension. and it pressed down on my skin, into my lungs, making me feel like every breath was stolen. I didn't know why, but I felt it deep within me th
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