KATIE’s POV:

“I can’t! I really can’t” My voice came out in a fit of pain as I groaned on the floor. I was too tired to even move except trying to breathe which was still harder than I could ever imagine.

“Stand, Katie. Be relentless” I heard Jace's voice say as his shadow loomed over me.

I didn’t respond to him, instead chose to keep laying there.

“Liela, Shoot" Jace demanded, and my eyes opened just in time to see several sets of pins racing towards me.

I was too weak ...