Rihanna’s POV

I arrived at the volcano before Jaden, my heart pounding heavily in my chest. That was a new record—reaching such a distance within ten seconds. I had felt weird before I started the run, but I felt better now.

"Rihanna?" Jaden's voice came from behind me as he caught up. I smiled, folding my arms, but I noticed the worried look in his eyes.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

I nodded with a shrug. "Why? My speed seemed too unreal for you?"

He smiled, ...