Chapter 45: Pursuit

Laura ran.

Black figures flashed by her vision as she hurtled along the complex. The din of Urtish delight whistled through her ears with the wind. The world was blurring around her, reduced to the slap of her feet on the ground and the rising wail of death bearing down on her.

Truly, she didn't expect to survive. No one could outrun an entire army in their own territory. She just needed to buy Kalann enough time to reach the tower and finish off the Urt's leader. And keep the Urt's attention was firmly on her.

A green figure appeared in front of her, swinging a vicious blade. Acting on instinct, Laura dove and slid. She smashed into the Urt's legs, knocking it down. Her foot squeezed against the earth, and she launched herself back to her feet, striking the ground toes first. One down, thousands to go.