Chapter 65 — Core Memories.

Claire

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His BMW S 1000 RR was a beast, zooming through traffic like it owned the road. It was like one of the fastest bikes in the world. The way he handled it made me wonder just how many times he'd pulled these maneuvers before.

I couldn't resist the urge any longer. I threw my arms in the air, the wind weaving through my fingers like a playful dance partner. Laughter spilled out of me, carried away by the rushing air.

"Easy there," he said, "Wouldn't want you slipping away now, would we?" he momentarily released one hand from the bike's handlebar, reaching around to secure me and prevent any chance of me falling off.

The city lights blurred into a kaleidoscope of colors, and in that suspended moment, I felt a sense of freedom that whispered... This is what living is all about.

Suddenly, my laugh was interrupted by the unwelcome sound of sirens. Glancing over my shoulder, I caught sight of flashing red and blue lights approaching us.

"Shit..." I whispered, wrapping my a