It started as a hookup, and now his relationship with the High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane, is something Alec's scared of losing. With his family oblivious and pressures mounting from the Clave, his parents and the protection of the Warlocks. The rise of Valentine and his circle isn't the worst thing Alec has to worry about. He needs to keep two parts of his life separate for fear he might lose them both.