Not by Blood - BEING REWRITTEN IN SEPARATE STORY

Chapter Forty Six

EDITED 5/30/2020

TRIGGER WARNING FOR MENTIONS OF SUICIDE ATTEMPTS

It was a little over a week later, after Azrael and the attack on Alicante and adopting Max when it happened.

Alec had been fine, there had been no reason to worry, he hadn't been depressed in fact, he'd been happier then he had ever been.

That's why Magnus was so surprised when Alec had woken up in a bad mood that morning. Alec had grumbled and refused to cuddle after waking up and cursed when Max had started to cry from the nursery next door. All in all, Alec had been acting very out of character and Magnus was concerned.

He wasn't the only one that was worried about Alec either. Magnus' three eldest children had all come to him and asked what was wrong with their father. Jem, Wesley and Tessa had also asked Alec if he was alright, and when he snapped at them, they had come to Magnus.

Magnus was at a loss, he had no idea what could possibly be wrong with his husband. After going upstairs to try and discern the issue and getting snapped at, Magnus had gone back downstairs and tried to give Alec some time alone to decompress.

It hurt Magnus that he was unable to help Alec, but he also understood that sometimes people just had bad days and they needed some time by themselves to relax. He gave Alec an hour and a half before going back upstairs and into their room.

Alec wasn't there. Magnus set his drink down on the end table and turned around to see water coming out from under the adjoining bathroom door. Magnus blinked and stared down at the water as it started to spill out onto the hardwood floor of their room. He went forward to the door and knocked on it loudly.

"Alexander?" He called. "Alexander! Open the door! Open it now!"

There was no response from inside and Magnus felt his heart drop. He let his magic flow from his fingertips and the door opened immediately. He rushed inside and nearly slipped on the water. He frantically looked around the bathroom and spotted Alec, fully clothed and submerged in the water. The water was still pouring from the spout of the tub, making it overflow.

"Alexander!" Magnus cried and ran forward, he didn't think twice before climbing into the tub and taking his husband by his shoulders, pulling him into his chest.

Alec sputtered and coughed as he broke the surface. Magnus sighed in relief as Alec gasped against his chest and wrapped his arms around his waist.

"What's happening?" Alec asked, his voice groggy. "How'd I get here?"

"What?" Magnus asked, deciding to get Alec out of the tub. He waved a hand and the water shut off in the tub which started to drain and the water on the ground disappeared. "What do you mean?"

"I was asleep." Alec said as Magnus guided him out of the tub and waved a hand, changing Alec's clothes and drying him off. "I was in bed, I was asleep. Did you bring me in here?" Magnus grabbed Alec's chin in his hand, an iron-like grip kept him facing him, looking into his eyes. Magnus gazed into Alec's eyes. He looked dazed, confused and lethargic.

"Alexander." Magnus said, his tone serious. "You tried to kill yourself. I came upstairs and you were locked in the bathroom, in the bathtub which was overflowing, all the way underwater."

Alec shook his head. "What?" He looked stricken and Magnus led him out into the bedroom and lowered him onto the bed, moving to straddle his stomach. Magnus leaned forward and cupped Alec's face in his hands. "No. No. I'm - I'm happy. Magnus, I'm happy. I have everything I ever wanted. A husband, Two amazing sons, two beautiful daughters, amazing friends, and an eternity with you. I wouldn't kill myself!"