City of Secrets

Chapter 5

When Alec left the hotel he was happy to see Magnus waiting for him. 

"Alexander, are you okay?" 

"Yeah I just hope Simon knows what he's doing", Alec said in concern. 

"He does don't worry", Magnus said though he was scared for Simon. He and the others had hated Simon's plan they didn't want him to have to face Camille. But it was the only way to save Alec. "Come on I need to get you back to the institute". 

The two set off and talked to try and get their minds off Simon and Camille. Suddenly Magnus was thrown away from Alec and Alec felt himself being grabbed from behind. Alec tried to fight out of the grip but it was too strong. "Let me go!"

"I can't do that you're too valuable", A man said and started dragging Alec away but Magnus threw himself at them making the man let go of Alec. The man growled and tried to punch Magnus but he easily dodged it. 

Alec wanted to help but before he could do anything he was grabbed again by someone else. Alec recognized her from when Robert tried to kidnap him she was Dot. Dot put her hand on Alec's mouth to stop him from shouting for help and created a portal. Alec attempted to escape but suddenly Alec couldn't move, at first he didn't understand how this was possible but then realized she must have used magic. Alec was still finding it hard to wrap his head around the Shadow world. Alec panicked, he hated not being able to move and he was being pulled away from Magnus who was trying to get to them but the man wouldn't stop fighting him. Just before Dot dragged Alec into the portal they stopped moving. Alec turned to see Simon with his hand outstretched and a blue light shooting out of his hand. 

Jace and Izzy hurried over to them while Clary helped Magnus. They got Alec out of Dot's grip and pulled him into a tight hug. "How did you know we were in trouble?" Alec asked after they released him and the man had been knocked out.  

"Camille told us", Jace answered and knocked Dot out too. Magnus rushed over and Alec was surprised when he hugged him too but he certainly didn't complain. 

Jace put his hand comfortingly on Simon's shoulder, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah", Simon said but couldn't keep the sadness out of his eyes when he looked at Dot, Jace noticed and tightened his grip on Simon. Magnus joined Jace and put an arm around Simon too. 

"Where's Camille?" Magnus asked anxiously. 

"We called for backup and they are taking her to the institute as she kidnapped Alec", Clary said. 

"What happened with her?" Magnus asked in concern for Simon. 

"I don't want to talk about it right now", Simon said Magnus smiled sadly at him. 

Izzy put an arm around Alec, "Alec I'm sorry but you are in even more danger now. Robert put a bounty on you and now everyone wants you for it", Izzy said gently. Alec's eyes widened in fear and Izzy gave him another hug, "We will do everything we can to protect you". Alec hugged her back thankful for the comfort. 

Simon quickly created a portal and the group went through it back to the institute with Dot and the man who had tried to kidnap Alec. When they got there Clary and Jace took their prisoners away, while Magnus, Simon and Izzy stayed with Alec. Maryse had been coming into the room and ran over to them as soon as she spotted Alec. Maryse engulfed Alec in a big hug. 

"Alec thank the angel you're okay!" When Maryse released Alec she looked at him closely, "Did you get hurt?" 

"No mom I didn't", Alec said not wanting to tell her about Camille kissing him against his will. Alec saw Magnus narrow his eyes suspiciously at him but Alec discreetly shook his head at Magnus and he nodded in understanding.