Isabelle’s POVJace and Rowan rushed toward the morgue. I followed behind them.The morgue was located beneath the Healer’s wing, quiet and sealed away from the rest of the pack.When the doors opened, the scent of herbs, disinfectant, and death filled the hallway.I was surprised that I could smell it.Then I remembered. The bond between Jace and me still existed. I was sensing everything through him.Jace stopped at the entrance. For almost three minutes, he didn’t dare take another step inside.“Alpha,” Adam reminded him softly.Only then did Jace move, like a statue finally brought back to life.Inside the room, two covered bodies rested on cold stone tables.The Healer slowly pulled back the blankets.And there we were. Lena and I, quietly lying there, almost as if we were only sleeping.We looked better than we had when Jace and Rowan left us at Thornhold. The Healer had cleaned away the dried blood and softened the terrible signs of our suffering.Through the bond, I could feel
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