The Backup Plan

Cora rode the mountain bike at breakneck speed, arriving at the hotel with five minutes to spare.

She strode briskly toward the entrance while trying to make herself look presentable, but a receptionist informed her that Silas and his entourage had already left.

“Darn it!” hissed Cora as she dumped her bag on the front desk.

I borrowed some kid's bike to hurry my ass over here, but they left alrea