The sound of the gunshot still rang in the air when Gideon moved.Rage consumed him, raw and uncontrollable.

Before anyone could react, Gideon lunged forward and slammed his fist straight into Lucas’s face. The impact echoed loudly through the temple.

Lucas staggered back a step, more shocked than hurt, but before Gideon could strike again, several of Lucas’s men rushed, grabbing him from behind, restraining his arms with a brutal force.

“Why the hell would you do that?” Gideon ...