The tremors beneath my feet were becoming more violent. My back was beginning to burn from the intense heat behind me. It was as if I was running away from lava rushing down the mountain side. Sweat was beading up on my body and making me gasp for air.
“Keep running, we are almost there,” Jamie yelled, glancing at Gia and me.
“We should shift.” Gia panted out.
“We can’t… we don’t have even a second to spare.” Jamie glanced behind us, and I could see the white around his eyes. “Gods… run faster, you two.” I noticed how tense his face looked. I could see his lips pursed together from his side profile. I understood this look. He planned to confront what was coming after us. I was about to say something when Gia’s voice growled angrily.
“Damnit, Jamie, if you plan to fight, I am fighting
