A Quarter Mile Away
Escaping a life of violence and neglect, Avery finds refuge in a new town, determined to protect her younger sister. Giving up her passion for motorcycle racing and vowing to keep everyone at arm's length, her carefully constructed world is threatened when the popular, enigmatic Jaxon Asher crashes into her life. Will he shatter her trust or prove that love can exist even after darkness?
The air hung heavy with unspoken tension. He leaned back in his chair, eyes fixed on yours, a hint of something unreadable in their depths.
"I'll be honest," he said, his voice low, "it was a date but ended terribly."
A question formed on your lips, driven by a mix of curiosity and apprehension. "Why did it end terribly?"
His jaw tightened, a brief flicker of internal debate crossing his face before he spoke. "Because I was distracted."
You raised an eyebrow, confusion clouding your expression. "Distracted by what?"
He met your gaze directly, holding it, before delivering the simple, impactful answer.
"You."
