By the time Eric realized it, he found himself obeying Laura's instructions, dragging the two drunken men into a corner.
He quickly glanced up to see the woman who had given him orders now standing firmly in the middle of the street. The dim streetlight cast a long shadow behind her, making her appear like a giant ready to strike.
About ten thugs, all with menacing looks, stood around their bald leader, who exuded a menacing aura.
Eric wondered if his nerves were playing tricks on him. God, how was it possible that the two sides seemed equally matched?
He forced himself to look away and called the police, but his heart didn't ease. Laura was clearly being reckless. If the police didn't arrive in time...
Glancing at the unconscious Evan, Eric took his phone, unlocked it, and dialed Dan
