The Prince of Hell

Distractions & Confrontations part 2

Chapter 14

After drinking the potion Magnus had prepared to cloak his scent, Alec and the warlock had indeed taken that promised stroll around the city, stopping at some of the more popular touristy places. They had even done a bit of shopping, which at first Alec had protested vehemently, and the two were now enjoying lunch together in Central Park.

The scenery was an absolutely magnificent sight; a colorful canvas of reds and yellows clinging to trees and lining the green carpeted park floor. Flowers were still alive and blooming. And the downworlders and mundanes flittering about, were ripe for people watching. Even the various pets running about, added to the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

They'd found a perfect spot, one giving them a direct view of the beautiful pond that sat in the centre of the park. Although they were glamoured into invisibilty, they didn't want to sit out in the open, as it was a fairly warm day despite the summer having officially ended. With that they were both very grateful for the shade and peaceful seclusion that the quickly turning trees offered.

Magnus had conjured a large blanket, big enough for the two of them to comfortably lay out on, and a picnic basket filled with some goodies to go along with the fresh pastries Alec had insisted on purchasing at a nearby bakery. He was sitting upright with his legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles, while Alec layed beside him, the omega's head resting comfortably in his lap. The two were discussing in-depth about wards, and magic in general. Alec had been curious as to how Magnus could have possibly gotten pass the wards at the Institute, to teleport the items he'd insisted on purchasing for him, into his bedroom. Magnus was explaining how most warlocks left themselves a secret backdoor in the wards they created, and it was simply a matter of finding it.

"So you're telling me that you can portal into the Institute, just like that...whenever you want, no problem?"

"Yes," Magnus confirmed as he hovered a hand over Alec's mouth, offering him a grape, his other hand playing gingerly in the shadowhunter's hair. The raven tresses were just so soft, he couldn't help but to continously run his fingers through them. "I can get through just about any ward I want to if I put my mind to it," Magnus explained. "Whoever created your previous wards, did a very lousy job. I'm actually suprised you lot haven't had any break-ins already. It was very easily penetrable. Which is why I made sure to put up new ones."

"And let me guess..." Alec smiled knowingly. "You've of course left yourself a backdoor." It wasn't a question.

Magnus chuckled. "Don't worry darling, I won't sneak into your bedroom at night. Well...unless of course you want me to." His grin was downright devilish as he wiggled his eye brows suggestively, causing Alec to groan, blushing a beautiful pink. The shadowhunter quickly hid his flushed face against Magnus' shirt.

"Let me see you, Alexander," Magnus coaxed, trying to get Alec's face away from the red silken fabric. "You know how much I love it when you blush." He trailed his fingers down Alec's sides, attempting to tickle the shadowhunter. But Alec was swift, and grabbed his hands. Magnus wasn't about to give up though. And the two of them ended up wrestling around on the blanket, trying to tickle each other. 

He could definitely get use to this, Magnus thought, trying to catch his breath as Alec succeeded in pinning him down and straddled his lap: spending his days just being with his mate, relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

Someone looking at the two of them would have no doubt found it difficult to believe that they'd only known each other for a few days...a week perhaps. Time was of no relevance though, especially when it came to mates, fated mates. And even more so with Magnus being a warlock. Minutes could feel like days, days like years, sometimes with the opposite being the case. With Alec, Magnus felt like they'd known other forever. Yet at same time, he felt like he didn't know Alec at all...an ever growing craving to spend even more time with his beautiful omega.