"You did enough." More than enough if Sebastian had hurt her in the kind of ways he had when he'd focused on Alec. But he would make sure she knew that later when they were safe.

Her silence would have worried him if he hadn't known how exhausted she was. It was enough to know that she was alive and that in a few days she'd be well.

Guilt edged his thoughts even though Alec knew he had to leave her, but the idea that she'd be unprotected bothered him. "I have to make sure it's safe."

Putting her down as gently as he could, he took her hand again, squeezing her fingers lightly before letting go. I'll be quick. I promise." Before he could change his mind, he turned toward the cottage, moving with all the stealth that he'd learned while growing up. He wasn't as skilled as Jace, but he was a fully trained Shadowhunter.

When he was certain that there was no danger and the house was abandoned, he returned to Magnus. "There's no one here. We should be safe for awhile."