The closer you get, the clearer your view becomes. Emily’s long distance only made things too dense. Even if it meant risking her identity, she took a few steps closer.

“Get out of our way!” the men in black thundered.

“No.” Paul giggled like it was a planned joke. “The lady does not seem to know you guys, so please allow me to be a gentleman in the presence of this damsel.”

“I said move!”

They pushed him hard, two punches landing simultaneously on his head. His ...