Shadowhunters {Alec Lightwood}

chapter 18

Mack PoV

Robert and Izzy was fixing Alec's shoulder, I was watching from the corner. Then my phone rang, it was Jace. So I answered. ''Mack, where's Alec? Why is he not answering? Come here, I need you-''

''We need you'' I cut him off. ''There's been an attack in the Institute''.

''An attack?''

''Valentine created a Forsaken that went through the wards.''

''That's not possible, Mack. Nothing can get through the wards. They're warlock spells to defend against all Downworlders.''

''Not this one. It had Seelie blood with angel properties. Jace, it went after Hodge and Alec''.

''Are they ok? How's Izzy as well?''

''Izzy is fine. Hodge and Alec, they're banged up, but they'll live. Hodge killed it and they after The Cup''.

''Mack, I'll be there as soon as I can'' Jace hung up.

Jace PoV

I was running fast, but Clary wanted to slow down, so I did. ''Valentine attacked my home. Alec's injured. We've got to go.''

''I can't. You know I can't. Simon's in danger''.

''So what about Alec? And Mack? It's not safe out here, Clary'' I told her.

''Ok, did you forget how I single-handedly battled a Shax demon to protect the Cup?

No, I didn't, I was just I was gonna say-''

''That I have a lot to learn, yes, but I don't know what else-''

'''Clary, you're right, okay? You're right.''

''Did you just say I'm right?''

''Don't get used to it. Look, maybe Luke can help you find Simon. Werewolves are really great trackers.''

''Of course, yeah. Good idea''.

''Just promise me you'll be careful, okay?'' I asked.

''Jace, we still have to talk about-''

''Us'' I finished her sentence. She laughed a bit and we kissed.

''Excellent talk'' she sighed.

Mack PoV

Me, Robert and Alec was watching Magnus putting up protection. ''Are the wards solid now?'' Robert asked.

''Nothing will get through? Even my magic has limits. The wards won't hold off that Forsaken attack. But my protections will slow them down'' Magnus replied.

''Extra time is priceless''.

''No say that after you get my bill.''

''Lydia will take care of that'' Robert walked out. Then Magnus looked at me, gesturing me to leave him and Alec alone. I rolled my eyes and joined Izzy who was at the table, doing paper work. I was helping her and also tried not to eavesdrop.

''A Forsaken wound often needs a little warlock TLC. May I? Uh, free of charge''.

''It's okay. I'm fine''.

''If anything were to happen to you-''

''Magnus I'm good'' Alec told him. ''I gotta-''

''Go? Of course. You're a busy man. And I should find this Lydia person. Payment upfront is just smart business. Where might I find her?''

''I haven't seen her. But if I do, I'll send her your way''. I turned around a bit and saw Alec leaving.

''Meliorn?'' I heard Izzy. I looked at my right and saw her Seelie friend. Izzy stood up and hugged him and Magnus joined me.