Max is the kind of guy who carries confidence like a second skin—broad-shouldered, sharp-eyed, and always wearing that cocky grin that dares people to challenge him. He’s a restless soul who lives for speed, training, and anything that gets his heart pumping, but beneath the swagger is someone fiercely loyal and protective. Around her, the teasing and playful banter mask something deeper, because while he acts like the carefree best friend, the truth is he’s been in love with her. 