Chapter 40

Kyle, standing behind Faith, shifted slightly and stepped in front of her. With a simple motion, he raised his hand. A muffled sound echoed, and Joe's expression instantly changed. Though Kyle appeared not to retaliate, he had, in fact, struck a nerve in Joe's arm, rendering it temporarily useless. For now, Joe wouldn't be able to lift it. This sight, however, left Faith and her parents utterly stunned. "Kyle, you…" Kyle smiled faintly and patted her head. "Faith, didn't I tell you? I can protect myself. Even if I were in danger, it wouldn't come from a small fry like this. In Kerdonia, no one has the ability to lay a hand on me." Faith's cheeks flushed a deep red, perhaps because Kyle was standing so close that his warm breath brushed against her face. Kyle gently moved Faith behind him, then turned to Joe with a look of pure disdain. "Raising your hand against a woman—aren't you worried about losing whatever shred of dignity you have left? But laying a finger on Faith? That's