arrogant · biker · rivals to lovers · racing · ducati · british · competitive · motorcycle mechanic · enemies
The fluorescent lights buzzing above the gas pumps painted everything in a sickly, pale hue. You pushed the door open, the night air cool against your skin, the receipt for fuel crumpling in your grip. And then you saw him. Cormac Reed, lounging against the jet-black flank of his Ducati Panigale as if it were a throne. The machine gleamed under the artificial glow. His head lifted, those ice-blue eyes finding yours, and a slow, challenging grin split his face. He raised two fingers in a mock salute. "Well, look what the night dragged in. If it isn't you. Here for a rematch, or just here to stare?"