Chapter9:~Another attack~

Long before we could lurk away, innumerable screeching of tyres on the road boozed into our ears and before I could say jack they halted into Prof Duncan’s compound and doors of cars slammed furiously. Julius and I could hear the stamping of their feet on the decking as we found our way through the rear exit. Escaping from these shifters was the only ideal option at the time. Left for me alone, I would have been nabbed but Julius knew it all; he saw it all and our escape was inspired through his rare ability to see the past and the future. He was going to be helpful to me in all of this entire struggle because from the fire burning the eyes of lord mayor; he wasn’t going to let go until he sucked the last breath in me. We were soon on our way to the closest valley. The thumping of my heart disturbed my ears so badly that I could barely hear our gasp. And when I halted with my head bowed between my knees, Julius dragged me on. Struggling with my breath, I protested,  “Hold on,” my eyes