The two lackeys eyed Raegan, who was clinging to a refined-looking man and calling him her husband. Although the guy didn’t look like someone to mess with, there were four of them, and only one of him. Plus, he had to protect the “weakling” Raegan. They weren’t the least bit afraid.

“Hey, punk! Your girlfriend’s gotten herself into trouble with the wrong people. If you’re smart, you’ll back off right now, or we’ll beat you both to a pulp.”

Behind them, Nero ...