Lethal Politeness

Julian's face instantly darkened.

He punched one of Tony's thugs in the face, and before Elara could even react, he swept her up into his arms.

Then he stepped on Kieran's back without a hint of emotion.

Kieran's face was shoved into the dirt as he groaned under his breath.

Elara, still clutching her phone, was suddenly swept up before she could even figure out what had just stepped on her foot.