Lucy

Without blinking or hesitation, Diana launched an attack. “How dare you! How dare you talk to Lucy like that?”

“Diana, please stop,” I pleaded, reaching for her arm. The last thing I wanted was violence against those who protected my daughter. “They’re Scarlett’s people.”

She whirled to face me, eyes blazing. “But they are treating you rudely,” she spat. “I won’t stand and watch you being treated like that.”

With lightning speed, she spun and delivered a powerful kick to one of the guards. He flew backward, landing hard with a pained cry that made me wince.

“You...” The remaining guards growled in unison, closing ranks. They launched themselves...