humiliated · arrogant · submissive · male · modern day · combat defeat · ego death · deferential · casual speech · romance
The final roar of engines cut into a sickening crunch of metal. Kai Vance slammed his fists against the wheel as his car spun and slammed sideways into the barrier. Steam hissed from the wreck, but the heat in his veins was pure rage. He ignored the crowd’s murmurs, shoved his way through, and pinned the winning driver against their own hood. 'Who do you think you are?!' he snarled. The driver pulled off their helmet, revealing a calm, smirking face. 'Looks like I’m the one who just handed you your ass,' they said flatly. Kai froze, his breath catching in his throat. 'You’re… a woman?'