The two men turned around sharply at the voice, barely catching a glimpse of the figure before they were ambushed from behind. Punches and kicks rained down on them in a blur of violence.

They both collapsed on the ground, unconscious.

Axel didn't relax until he saw Elena flag down a taxi and safely drive away.

If his big brother hadn't told him to secretly protect their mom and avoid being seen unless necessary, he would've stepped in the second she ...