City of Secrets

Chapter 3

Guys what's wrong?" Alec asked in concern.

"It's Camille", Simon said shakily.

Jace put his hand comfortingly on Simon's shoulder, "You don't have to answer Simon".

Simon smiled sadly at Jace, "I do, you know what she'll do if I don't".

While Simon walked away to answer the call, Maryse took a reluctant Max to his room so that she could put him to bed.

Jace crossed his arms angrily, "I hate Camille for putting Simon through this".

Clary sighed and cast Simon an anxious look, "Me too".

Izzy walked over to Clary and took her hand, "Simon's tough, he'll be okay".

Clary gave Izzy a grateful smile and kissed her. When they broke apart Clary leaned her head on Izzy's shoulder.

Alec's eyes widened, "Izzy you didn't tell me you have a girlfriend!"

Izzy rolled her eyes, "I couldn't exactly tell you about my Shadowhunter girlfriend Alec".

"I suppose, but it's still a bit hypocritical of you considering you always make me tell you everything about my love life".

Izzy was about to protest but Simon came back.

"Are you okay Si?" Clary asked.

Simon smiled at Clary but Alec could tell it was forced, "Yeah. Camille wants us to go to the Hotel Dumort".

"Why does she want us there?" Maryse asked in confusion.

Simon sighed, "She wouldn't say".

"Simon, you don't have to come with us", Jace said putting an arm around him, Magnus nodded in agreement.

"Yeah Simon, we would more than understand if you want to stay here", Magnus said gently.

"Thanks guys, but Camille said I have to go".

Jace tightened his grip on Simon. He was so angry with Camille, Simon hadn't told him how Camille treated him while they were together but Jace could tell that she had treated him badly. It angered him that Camille wouldn't let go, Simon deserved the chance to move on.

Jace sighed, "Okay let's go".

Alec moved to follow the others out of the institute but Maryse had come back and took his arm.

"Alec you're staying here".

"But mom, I want to help".

"You haven't been trained yet, it's too dangerous", Maryse said.

Alec was about to protest, but Magnus put his hand on his shoulder and the touch was enough to stop his train of thought all together.

"Maryse is right Alexander, you don't know how dangerous Camille is. If things go wrong you could get seriously hurt. Please stay here".

Alec reluctantly nodded.

Magnus smiled gratefully, "Thank you Alexander".

"Raj, will you take Alec to his new bedroom?" Maryse said.

Alec gaped in shock, he was so focused on Magnus that he hadn't noticed Raj walk by. He was the same young man who worked at his favourite cafe (that was the main reason he kept going to the cafe despite Raj's constant flirtation).

Raj grinned, "I'd be happy to".

Alec glared at Raj, he didn't notice Magnus' scowl or Maryse's disapproving glare. But before anyone could say anything Raj grabbed Alec's arm and started leading him to his room.