Deadly Gauntlet

Without hesitation, he grabbed her and looked for cover to protect her.

But just then, four men suddenly charged forward, each wielding makeshift metal shields they'd scavenged to block the bullets.

Seizing the lull in gunfire, three of them made a beeline for Maeve, aiming to take down the "injured" target first.

Kael instantly saw through their intentions and moved to engage. A fourth man sprang