Wesley Chu

He could visualize Jace, who had asked Alec to be his parabatai and then always pretended as if he did not need one. Alec was not fooled.

Magnus liked to brag.

only to sleep, for now, until or if Alec wanted anything else

Magnus ducked his head and smiled.

Magnus Bane was always brightly burning, whimsical and effervescent, ethereal and carefree

"It's great," Alec whispered. "Come and hold me. I want you next to me."