Cassi laughed and shot her a wide smile. "Oh, that is the only reason," she teased her with a little wink. But it wasn't the only reason. Not in the least. It was all about Draca herself. Something she had started to truly realize at the beginning of the year.

"Because I know you can't resist a challenge, my darling. I absolutely know you can handle anything and everything put in front of you. Now, let's see if you can beat me across the pitch. Up for it?"