It was dizzying how safe he felt suddenly. Alec's words, his hug, his warmth. Jace wanted to bury himself in Alec for as long as he was allowed. It was something he didn't are indulge himself in, not in thoughts or actions, until now.

"I was there." He repeated softly, holding onto Alec. "I was just there, Alec. And then I heard a voice saying help me and I woke up here." Somehow being this close to Alec steadied his heart and mind and he could feel him through the bond. Quiet at first. As if Alec were too far away. But getting closer. Close enough to ground him. Let him think more clearly for a moment. "I can still taste the blood."