*Alice's POV*

My head felt dizzy as we dropped out of the portal. I probably would have fallen to my knees if it wasn't for Simon’s warm arm still wound tightly against me, supporting me.

I looked up and blinked my eyes multiple times, trying to get rid of the dizziness. Simon stood still, allowing me time to adjust. I was thankful for that. Not only now, but back in my room also. What I had seen of my mother shook me more than I thought and I ...