Chapter 5

Alexander stood rooted to the spot, looking as if the floor had dropped out from under him.

His lips moved, but no sound came out.

I walked right past him and out of the morgue.

At the end of the hall, the triage nurse peeked out, her eyes widening in horror.

I didn't stop.

By the time I walked out the hospital doors, the sun was up.

The morning light stung my eyes.

I stood on the concrete steps and looked down at my feet.

Both soles were coated in blood, mixing with the hospital disinfectant to leave a small…