The man smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Just passing through," he said. "I'm Harding, by the way."
By the time the sun began to set, Layla had agreed to join Harding on a ride through the nearby mountains, a route that promised to be challenging and exhilarating. As they roared out of town on their bikes, the wind whipping through their hair, Layla felt a thrill of excitement. HardX.23.08.26.Layla.Jenner.Layla.Rides.Codey.X...
Layla's eyes narrowed. There was something about the name that sounded familiar. And then, like a spark of electricity, it hit her. HardX.23.08.26. The code that had been circulating online, supposedly leading to a secret event or challenge. The man smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners