Chapter 275 – The Draft

• I’m panting as Jesse follows me up the final hill of our run, keeping close on my heels and basically herding me like a sheepdog to ensure that I don’t slacken my pace and fall behind.
• “Jesse!” I gasp, swatting at him as he gets even closer when we reach the top of the hill, the door to the Castle only a few feet away. “Back off! The run is done!”
• “Still twenty more feet, Cadet!” Jesse says, beaming at me, looking far too fresh for how exhausted I’m feeling. He jogs backwards, passing me, urging me along.