CHAPTER 14 It was Finn, his face contorted into a mask of pure, unadulterated fury. He hadn’t been far behind, and the sight of them desecrating an unconscious recruit, especially Lauren, snapped something inside him. Finn didn't hesitate. His usual elegant, defensive style vanished, replaced by a raw, furious assault, one punch after another, and another with cold, expressionless eyes. He went for Jarek first, a lightning-fast right hook that slammed into his jaw with an audible crack. Jarek staggered back, clutching his face, blood already blossoming between his fingers. Before Jarek could even recover, Finn spun, his foot lashing out in a powerful, precise kick to Taron's bandaged shoulder. Taron screamed, a sound of agony mixed with fresh, searing pain as the vulnerable joint was

