Chapter 23

The mech lurched forward, its hydraulic joints hissing as it navigated the treacherous terrain toward the hidden depths of the coast. Inside the cockpit, the space was cramped, designed with the ergonomics of a high-speed motorbike rather than a traditional pilot's seat. Jake Miller found himself pressed firmly against Urban Outlaw, his chest flush against her back, his hands gripping her waist to maintain his balance as the machine banked into a steep descent. The silence between them was...