Chapter 26: Blind Date
"We’re taking a bike?" Zevian asked with a frown, his eyes shifting from the sleek motorcycle Elias had just brought to Evelyn standing beside him. He had been a little worried when she mentioned a long drive earlier, having given up racing or even driving after that fateful accident.
"Yep!" Evelyn nodded, her eyes twinkling with excitement. She sported a sleek black rider’s jacket and snug black jeans borrowed from Avery, contrasting with his stylish brown hoodie and blue cargo jeans.
"Be careful," Elias warned Evelyn, handing her his helmet and a pair of protective riding gloves. He shot Zevian a glance as if silently wishing him luck. After hugging his sister, Elias hopped into the car his butler had driven from Wright Mansion.
"When did you learn to ride?" Zevian asked as Elias departed, leaving them alone. He guessed it must have been while working on Avery’s Delta projects, amused by her confident stance.
"When you were busy building skyscrapers abroad," Evelyn replied with a smile, mounting the bike. Slipping on her gloves, she added, "Hop on. I promise I won’t crash into a tree."
Zevian chuckled. Putting on his helmet, he swung his leg over and settled behind her. Evelyn grinned and secured her helmet.
Evelyn revved the engine, the powerful roar sending vibrations through them both. She turned her head slightly, teasing, "Hold on tight! I won’t be responsible if you end up falling off—"
Her words caught in her throat as Zevian suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist. The leather jacket did little to block the warmth radiating from his hands, causing her entire body to heat up.
"Is this enough? Or should I hold tighter?" Zevian asked with a smile, his grip tightening.
Evelyn’s breath hitched, her hands clutching the handlebars tightly. Thankfully, the helmet hid her beet-red face. She cursed inwardly her heart for bursting into firecrackers at just a simple touch. Composing herself, she accelerated the bike and sped off, leaving a cloud of dust behind.
The wind whipped past them as they raced out of Reign Mansion. Evelyn’s initial shyness melted away, replaced by a thrill as they zoomed down the highway. The city lights blurred, flickering like stars as they ventured further from the bustling streets.