Book 3: Chapter 18

Nina

Part of me is excited and wants to see Alec, but the other part feels guilty and thinks of Magnus.

We come to a standstill in front of the dark wooden door.

“What do these symbols mean?” Alpha Bennet inquires.

“If the dark ones on the other side escape their cells, these markings will prevent them from exiting through this door.”

“Like an invisible forcefield?” He asks.

“Yes, it will also harm them, inflicting severe pain and injury if they try to force themselves through it.”

As Yiselda opens the door, he responds, “I see.” Alec’s sandalwood and sage scent waft out the door, past me. My body is telling me to run to him. I’m still exhausted from nearly drowning this morning. I muster my strength to keep my feet from running to him. My fists clench, and I walk behind everyone, so they don’t see me struggling to fight myself.

Grimghouls snarl at Alpha Bennet and the others. I see I’m close enough for them to grasp me through