I laughed and swerved through traffic. “You did well.” “I don’t know why my heart’s pounding so fast.” She sat back and pressed her hand to her chest. “There was no one after me.” “Hey—” I reached for her hand and wrapped mine around it. “Adrenaline is a good thing. It keeps you alive. You did really well, Annie.” The smile I earned from her made me feel like I was king of the fucking universe.
