💘ENTWINED DESTINIES 💘

LOVE AND FATE

💗CH-17💗

Alec stands outside Magnus’s door, his heart pounding in his chest. Every step he took to get here felt heavy, like he was carrying the weight of a thousand unsaid words.

He’s finally decided—finally found the courage to tell Magnus everything, to confess how deeply and unshakably he loves him. No more hiding, no more hesitating. Tonight, he’ll tell Magnus the truth.

Taking a deep breath, Alec raises his hand to knock but hesitates. What if Magnus doesn’t feel the same? What if his confession makes things worse? But Izzy’s words echo in his mind: He deserves your love. He deserves to know.

Summoning his courage, Alec gently turns the doorknob and steps inside. The room is dimly lit, a soft golden glow coming from a small lamp by the bed. Magnus is there, curled up on his side, his hands resting protectively over his belly. His peaceful expression tugs at Alec’s heart, the vulnerability in his features making him pause.

Alec’s breath hitches as he steps closer, his boots silent against the floor. He had prepared himself for Magnus’s reaction—for rejection, fear, or even hope—but he hadn’t prepared for this. Magnus has fallen asleep, his face relaxed, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm.

He looks beautiful, Alec thinks, as if the weight of his troubles has lifted, if only for a little while. The soft glow of the lamp casts shadows across Magnus’s face, highlighting his delicate features and the faint smile that lingers on his lips. Alec’s heart aches at the sight.

He moves closer, his steps careful as if afraid to disturb the moment. Magnus’s hands remain on his belly, and Alec can’t help but notice how protective the gesture seems. It reminds him of why he fell for Magnus in the first place—his strength, his compassion, and the quiet vulnerability he hides from the world.

Alec kneels down beside the bed, watching Magnus’s face bathed in the soft glow of the lamp. The peacefulness in Magnus’s expression, the gentleness he rarely lets anyone see, tugs at Alec’s heart. He looks so vulnerable, so at ease, and Alec feels his heart swell with an overwhelming urge to protect him, to be the one who chases away his shadows.

Alec gazes down at Magnus, his heart pounding with everything he’s kept hidden for so long. Watching Magnus sleep, seeing him so serene and vulnerable, Alec feels the weight of his love pressing against his chest, urging him to speak, even if Magnus can’t hear him.

He reaches out, gently brushing his fingers through Magnus’s soft hair, marveling at how beautiful he looks in the quiet glow of the room. Unable to resist, Alec leans down, pressing a soft, tender kiss to Magnus’s forehead. His lips linger there, and he closes his eyes, letting himself savor this small, precious moment.

As he pulls back, Alec whispers, his voice trembling, “Magnus… I love you. I know you probably won’t ever feel the same, but I can’t keep this inside anymore. You’ve become everything to me.”

His fingers brush against Magnus’s cheek, gentle and reverent. “I wish I could tell you all of this when you’re awake,” he murmurs, his gaze tracing Magnus’s peaceful expression. “You deserve to hear it, to know how deeply I care. How much I want to be the one by your side, through everything.”

Alec’s hand shifts to rest near Magnus’s, careful not to wake him but wanting to feel close to him, even just for a moment. “I know you’re carrying someone else’s children,” he says softly, the sadness evident in his voice. “But that doesn’t change how I feel. I’ll love them too, if you let me. Because they’re part of you.”

He takes a shaky breath, feeling the words flow out like a confession he’s been holding back for far too long. “All I want is for you to be happy, Magnus. Even if that doesn’t include me. But if it does… if there’s even the slightest chance… I’ll wait. For as long as it takes.”