I walked to where the two Lightwoods and my brother were, noticing that Lydia had walked in there a couple minutes ago. I noticed the offset bodies of my brother and parabati, we had renewed our link, and was confused. They didn't like something, that was obvious enough. As I got closer I could hear the conversation.
"You were supposed to say no." Izzy said in a voice that showed she felt betrayed. I frowned, what was Alec supposed to say no to? I stood next to Jace now and looked over to him to see he was already looking at me.
"What's going on?" I whispered confused. He went to reply but was cut off as Izzy stormed away, furious. Alec looked at us, more specifically me, confused at his sisters actions. I shrugged at him before grabbing Lydia and pulling her off to the side, letting my brother and fiancé continue their conversation.
"Still mad?" I asked mockingly. Lydia roles her eyes.
"I thought we were closer than that. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I didn't tell you because it wasn't something I wanted, in any way. I felt like my freedom, my choice, was being taken away. I still do, but now I have to embrace it. Lydia, I never told you because I didn't want to face the truth." I told her with tears slightly gathering in my eyes. However I held them in, blinking them away.
"Well, no. I'm not mad." She admitted before hugging me. I hugged her back, feeling something wet drop onto my shoulder. I grinned, this was the first time Lydia had cried in the open. This was major. We pulled away and I turned back to Alec while she left. I stood next to him and looked at him.
"What was that about?" I asked, referring to my brother and parabati. He shrugged.
"I have no idea. I thought they would be happy we were embracing the arrangement, but I guess not." He said lowly. I nodded, my brows furrowed. That was odd, I remember them being elated when they found out. Izzy had talked all that night about how we would be sisters and how the wedding would be amazing and Jace was happy because he knew I'd be safe with Alec. I don't understand why they were upset about this when they supported it so much back then. I kissed his cheek before walking off, not noticing his stunned expression.
-Alec's pov-
I looked down at her as she thought, her nose scrunched up slightly. She didn't want this, yet I'm making her do it. I was the one that asked her, and I shouldn't have. She should have her own choice, both of us should. But even if I had the choice, it'd still be her. It's always been Silver. She just didn't know. I was drawn out of my thinking by her soft lips kissing my cheek. I watched her walk away, stunned.
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Arranged {Shadowhunters season 1} •book 1•
Fanfic"Yes, we're getting married, adopting Max and moving to Canada." This book is cringey asf, be warned. I was in like seventh grade when I wrote this.
