Seventy Two

~ Isabella’s POV

I was laid flat-out on my back in my bed as I watched the clock in my room tick. My eyes drifted half closed as my thoughts wandered all over the place. I held my hand out gingerly from my body, still engulfed by guilt over what had happened to Emily. I knew that it wasn't my fault, but I still couldn't help the feelings of guilt that had assailed me the moment she screamed out in pain. I could only hope that she had a strong wolf which would speed up her healing and recovery process. As for me, because I was an omega, I already knew that I was going to heal at a rate closer to that of humans. The physical torture that I had endured at Damien's hands when I had first arrived had taught me the hard way.

I wondered if Clara was fine or if she had had to go back to the kitchens to work. Thinking about Clara made me think about our conversation earlier, when she had asked me about my parents. A sudden wave of nostalgia crashed into me and I missed them so very much at tha