Steve spat. "Who cares about some random faction leader! If anyone even thinks about laying a hand on my wife, I don't care if all six major factions show up, I'll fight them to the death!"

That was the essence of irreconcilable differences. People are not the same.

Jeffrey sneered. "You can talk tough now, but when Emmett actually shows up, don't be the first one to kneel!"

"Bring him on! Let's see who kneels first!" Steve shouted, brimming with bravado.

"Heh… I'm here."

A voice rang out,