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"Do you agree?" Deric smiled, settling back into the wheelchair.

Caraline was pleased with the proposal, especially when she heard the winner could ask for anything. She began to think about what she would ask Deric for as a prize. Would it be a hug, a kiss, or something more intimate than that?

Caraline smiled widely, feeling a huge surge of energy throughout her body. Her body was suddenly excited at the thought of the gift. She wanted to jump up and down and scream with excitement. This thing was something that would spur her on and excite her.

"Fine, if you don't want to," Deric said.

"What do you say?" Caraline suddenly stood up. Her eyes darted to Deric. Her happy smile suddenly vanished as the man was about to cancel the race.

"You're so annoying!" snapped Caraline as she turned her back on Deric.

"I forgot that you're still recovering," Deric said as he moved the wheelchair forward.

Caraline immediately turned around with an expression of disbelief. Her eyes were so wide they