Angel’s scream echoed in my ears.

She was in danger. She needed me.

Ignoring the pain in my chest, I struggled to my feet and stumbled in the direction her scream was coming from. The men at my back were forgotten. All I could think about was getting to her.

But every step felt like agony.

Every breath I took was getting harder.

Dark spots lingered at the edges of my vision.

I stumbled and hit the ground. My legs shook as I struggled to my feet ...