Shadowhunters | [ON HOLD]

Chapter 12

~Alec's POV~

I'm punching a punching ball in the training room, trying to get anger out of my body. I still can't believe my own parents were part if the Circle and I don't even know if I should tell Izzy and Jace. Even if I do, how am I suppose to break it to them? Plus the whole marrying thing, it's stupid. I notice Magnus walking to me and I stop punching.

"Magnus." He looks at me, a look I can't seem to describe written on his face.

"Okay, I'm back," he says with a smile. I grab my vest and he snaps out of his trance. "Oh you don't have to get dressed for me." I continue putting on my vest and walk closer to him. "Fine. But I liked what I saw. I have the preliminary autopsy findings." He hands me the reports.

"Why are you giving me these? They should go to the head if the Institute."

"And it is."

"I'm not. I never will be," I start, feeling overwhelmed. "Magnus, it's like... It's like my whole life has been a lie. Now, everything I've ever known is..." I trail off, not finding the words.

"It's not what you thought," he nobs.

"I've done everything for my parents, for the Clave and... I've done everything that they've asked," I confess.

"Maybe you should start living for yourself. Do what's in your heart." I think about his words a little before agreeing.

"I can't believe I'm saying this. I think you're right." He smiles at me and I give a small smile back.

•••

I'm walking to the study to give the autopsy findings. I eavesdrop to make sure I can come in and hear Lydia talking to my parents.

"The Clave has spoken. They will take full control of the Institute," Lydia declares, making me furrow my eyebrows.

"I'm begging you. You can punish us, but our children did nothing wrong. They've worked so hard-" mom pleads.

"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do. With everything that's happened here in New York, plus your history with the Circle, and now Valentine's return. The Clave believes the Institute's at risk."

"We've been trying to stop Valentine. What has the Clave done? The answer is nothing. He's growing in strength. They're more concerned about removing us from the Institute," father says angrily.

"Robert."

"The law's hard... but it is the law. We will await the Clave's instructions." At that moment, I enter the room.

"I have the preliminary results from Magnus. No magic was used in creating the Forsaken," I inform them.

"I'll take them." I ignore Lydia and hand the report over to mom.

~Katiana's POV~

I walk to the Jade Wolf where Blake asked me to join her. I haven't been able to talk with her a lot and I jumped on the opportunity to see her. I walk in and scan the place to find Blake. I see her with someone else, another werewolf, judging by the scars. I walk towards them and greet them with a smile.

"Tia!" Blake hugs me and I hug her back. "This is Raven," Blake introduces me to the other werewolf.

"Hi," I smile at Raven and extend my hand. "I'm Kate. If you don't mind me asking, what are your pronons?"

"Nice to meet you Kate, I usually use she/they pronons, thank you," they smiled. "How about you?"

"Same." I sit next to Blake.