The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

him to hold up his bib.

Bryce did, grinning like the race was already over.

Near the front stood Madison Carlisle.

Everyone knew Madison.

Her name appeared in local sports articles often enough that even Marcus had read it.

She was seventeen, focused, polished, and disciplined.

Her father funded youth athletic programs around the state, and Madison ran like continue reading …