The rush of adrenaline was like nothing she had ever felt before. It was a mixture of terror and excitement coursing through her veins at a rate that made her head spin with sheer euphoria. Levina could feel the boat wobbling underneath her weight as it swerved and turned, threatening to give way under the pressure of the water. The feel of the wind slapping across her face and making her hair fly was exhilarating.
She felt unstoppable and oddly strong, as if she could do anything and be anything. She was free. She stretched out her hand, enjoying the feel of the water spluttering on her palm, ready to pick up the next flag just a few paddles away.
"We could actually win this race," she thought giddily. Lucien's boat was almost caught up with theirs, and the finish line was already in sight, but she felt confident about their chances of winning.
