Chapter 86

Before he could answer, I heard someone behind me clear their throat. I turned to see three of the riders I'd beaten, all of them significantly larger than me and none of them looking particularly friendly.

"Nice race," the leader said, but his tone suggested he meant anything but congratulations.

"Thank you," I replied carefully, suddenly aware that we were standing in a more secluded part of the racing center. The main crowd was celebrating closer to the track, leaving ...