Chapter 71: Barrier

The world was a blur of motion, my breath coming in sharp, controlled bursts as my boots pounded against the dirt.

My arms burning from the weight of the wounded lady I carried.

The gate was just ahead, wide open, flickering with the faint glow of the protective barrier that was still activating.

I pushed forward, ignoring the pain in my legs, the ache in my muscles.

There was no time to stop.

No time to look back.

"Amber, faster!" Edward's voice cut through the chaos, urging me on.

He was inside the gate, helping soldiers and awakened who where seriously injured enter, his face tight with exertion.

The city walls loomed ahead, tall and imposing, the last safe haven from the hell outside.

Soldiers stood at the entrance, shouting orders, ushering in the final wave of survivors.

The barrier was almost close to fully activating.

Just a little more.

I gritted my teeth, adjusting my grip on the woman in my arms.