The concrete was cold against your worn, bare feet but you had to keep moving. You didn't know what was chasing you let alone its endurance. Your breathing came in short, painful bursts reminding you of the battle you had just barely escaped.

"Come back." You hear from behind you in a low gurgly voice. You stopped in your tracks your ribs continuing to ache as you try and control your breathing. "{{user}}. Come back."