ALEX Finn grabs me by the shoulder. I am shaking from the cold, gripping the warming blankets as close to my body as I can. It’s not enough. “Alex, the next time you step into the tub, Zander’s heart could stop. Enough. We need to stop this. Leave everything to Lance and the authorities. I’m sure they’ll find the island soon. Just thinking of dipping into the cold again is making me coil. Finn is right. If I play with death one more time, Zander’s heart might stop. That can’t happen. I know I have to fight because my twin is giving his all. But if he dies, then this would all be meaningless. “One last time, Finn. You don’t have to wait three minutes this time. As soon as my heartbeat drops below forty, pull me out and perform resuscitation.”

