“I don’t think any of that’s going to happen,” Edward replied confidently, flashing a malicious, arrogant smile that earned a hysterical laugh from the thug.

Suddenly, the thief threw a punch, but Edward caught his arm, then twisted it with brutal force until a crunching sound echoed, releasing a scream of pain from the vandal.

The others, seeing their leader badly injured, rushed to attack Edward, but he dodged every strike and then kicked them all down, leaving them sprawled on the ground.

Quickly, he grabbed Nora’s arm and helped her into the car. By the time she snapped out of her shock, he was already speeding off, tires squealing...