You're my Angel

Chapter 8

Hi guys, I hope you enjoy this chapter it's a bit longer than usual:) 

Warning: there is rape in this chapter but not described in detail, it is implied. 

 

Alec was hyperventilating, he was so afraid for Simon. He had seen the way Meliorn's eyes had filled with lust when he saw Simon and he knew Jonathan! Alec was scared Meliorn would give Simon to him in the hopes of sharing him or money. Alec jumped when he felt someone hug him but he relaxed when he saw that it was Magnus. His brain was telling him to push Magnus away but he couldn't stop himself from melting into the embrace. Magnus whispered soothing things to him and carding his fingers through his hair, he could see Izzy giving Magnus a death glare but Alec discreetly shook his head and she didn't stop him from comforting Alec.

"Simon's going to be okay, we'll save him", Magnus whispered, Alec tried so hard to believe him but he was so afraid.

"What are we going to do?" Maia said panic stricken.

"We need to call Jace and Luke, we need all the help we can get", Lydia said trying to console Izzy and Maia, while Harvey was taking Mike upstairs. Mike was visibly shaking and Alec hoped Harvey would be able to help him.

While Lydia was calling Jace and Izzy was calling Luke, Alec had asked Magnus for a private word. A horrible thought had struck Alec. Now that he knew Magnus had been with the same Camille that had abused him he was so scared she had hurt him. Especially given the way she had treated Simon. When Magnus had confided to him about Camille he hadn't mentioned that, but Alec needed to know for sure. When they were in Alec's room Alec spoked up.

"Magnus um... I'm sorry to bring her up but when you were with Camille, did she ever a-abuse you?"

Magnus' eyes widened, "No she never hurt me like that".

"Really?" Alec asked afraid that Magnus wasn't telling the truth.

Magnus put his hand comfortingly on Alec's arm, "I promise you Alexander, she never abused me". Though it hurt when Magnus called him Alexander, he still breathed a sigh of relief making Magnus look at him in concern. "Did Camille hurt you when you were with her?"

Alec looked away. Alec guessed that Magnus knew he didn't really want to be with Camille at the time, but he didn't know she had forced him to be with her and he wasn't sure if he was ready to tell Magnus what she had done to him. Especially given their current awkward position. But Alec's silence seemed to be enough confirmation for Magnus and he hugged Alec.

"I'm so sorry you had to go through that, I can't imagine what you have been through".

Again Alec couldn't stop himself from relishing the comfort, but Alec wondered if Magnus knew about how Camille treated Simon given his suprise. But Alec wasn't sure if it was his place to ask that question.

"You don't have to answer this, but was that the first time your father hit you?"

Alec forced himself not to flinch, "I would rather not talk about my parents".

"I understand. Alexander, I... I'm so sorry for the way I have acted. It was a terrible mistake to break up with you, can you give me another chance?"

"Magnus", Alec said in shock, trying to find the words to explain his feelings, "I'm sorry but you said it yourself, you need to sort out your feelings about me and Harvey". Alec tried not to let his voice wobble, it was so hard to refuse Magnus but Izzy's words echoed in his mind; "You need time to breathe, to heal...you need to find yourself before you try and get Magnus back". Izzy was right. "I need time to be alone Magnus, I need to recover from... everything". Magnus looked forlornly at the floor but he nodded. "But um, if you choose me could you wait for me?"