Katie I watched Allene roll her eyes as she climbed onto the reserve bike, that perfect little smirk tugging at my lips. I’d already tampered with it, in advance, so I was sure that no matter what, the winner of this race would be me. “Don’t worry,” I said casually, leaning against my bike. “I’ll go easy on you.” She shot me a glare, but it didn’t faze me. I knew the fire in her eyes—it was the same fire I had to fight every time. We lined up, the racers watching us intently, some snickering, some wide-eyed. I revved my engine, feeling the familiar vibration through my hands. “Ready?” I asked, voice steady. Allene’s fingers tightened on the handlebars. “Yes.” And we were off. The first stretch of sand was rough, uneven, and I could immediately feel the reserve bike’s quirks under Allene’s hands. She struggled slightly, leaning too hard on one side, overcompensating for a shift I’d made in the balance. I pushed harder, weaving through the course, taking tight turns, kickin
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