"I can't keep running!" I gasp clutching at a stitch in my side.

Xavier turns to grab my arm, dragging me closer to him, but he doesn't slow his pace. My breath is coming out in fast, sharp gasps and I feel as though I'll collapse. We climbed the wall in record time, using the chaos within the city to cover our escape. Xavier forced me to keep pace with him, though his legs and arms are longer. I have more climbing experience though and was able to make it over with only ...