Aria's POV The first guard swung. Viktor caught his wrist. There was a sharp c***k. The guard dropped with a cry. Another charged from the side. Viktor pivoted, drove his elbow into the man's chest, and sent him crashing into the wall. Two more attacked together. He didn't even hesitate. He ducked beneath one strike, swept the first guard's legs, and drove his shoulder into the second. Both men hit the floor. I stared. Viktor moved like he had anticipated every attack before it happened. One guard managed to get behind him. I started forward. Viktor glanced over his shoulder. "I've got it." The guard swung. Viktor caught the punch. Then he twisted. The man went down hard. Within seconds, the entire guard detail was on the floor. Silence descended over the corridor. Viktor stood amon

