love is you- and you're worth everything

5

Alec's pov: 

I combed my hair back and tied it into a simple ponytail after getting dressed the next day. 

I knew I wasn't going to hear the end of it when Jace and Izzy see me. But it's not like this is something I can just hide even if I want to. 

"I can tell that you, Izzy, and Maryse are related," Magnus remarked as I went out of the bedroom. 

"I know right?" I grinned. 

Even I can notice the resemblance especially now that I had long hair. And this hairstyle is also something those two wear a lot of the time. 
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Almost all eyes were on me the moment I stepped into the institute. 

They were all gaping at me as I walked inside. 

I can't blame them. 

I suddenly disappear for a week and come back with long hair and also being a few inches taller than I used to be. 

But I just ignored them all and went straight to my office. 

Izzy and Jace were there discussing a report when I went into the office. They were standing in front of my desk with their backs to me. 

"I'm back," I called out successfully gaining their attention. 

"Glad to have you-" They both turned to look at me but froze when they saw me.

A few seconds passed in silence as they took in my appearance. 

"Your hair..." Izzy pointed at my head. 

"And did you get taller?" Jace frowned. 

I chuckled and stepped into the office closing the door behind me before going up to them.

"Side effects of what I went to the island to do. I can't cut my hair even if I want to. It's like rubber and won't get cut no matter what I try." 

"As if you weren't already tall enough," Jace grumbled under his breath. 

"Hey, I didn't ask to get taller. It just happened when the energy calmed down and settled." I raised my hands in the air. 

"You look pretty now." Izzy grinned. 

I rolled my eyes at that. "No, you're not touching my hair." 

She frowned and pouted. 

"That won't work on me." I flicked her forehead lightly making her yelp. 

I went around the desk and sat down on my chair. "So update me on what's been going on for the last week." 

"There's been a sudden rise in demon attacks around here for some reason since a week ago," Jace spoke in a serious tone. 

"What kind of demons?" I asked grabbing some of the reports on the desk. 

"High-level ones. They kept muttering your name again and again. We think a greater demon may be targeting you and sending the high-level demons to attack you." Izzy answered. 

Ahh. So that's how he's going to play. Sending his minions since he can't come. 

"But why would a greater demon target you like this?" Jace frowned. 

"Well... I did piss one, off." I muttered. 

"I'm sorry?" They both looked at me wide-eyed. 

I grinned. "Asmodeus is a greater demon." 

"What exactly did you do to piss him off?" Izzy asked slowly. 

I explained what i had done. 

"Great. Just great. We have a greater demon with a grudge against you out for your head." Jace groaned.