"βI almost lost you,β Alec said. βIβve gotten so used to thinking of you as immortal. But none of us are.β He tried to keep his hands from shaking; he was more nervous than he thought he would be. βNone of us are forever. But at least I can do everything I can to let you know how much I love you with every day that we do have.β He took a deep breath. βI wish I could promise you a completely uneventful, peaceful life at my side. But I have a feeling weβll always be surrounded by adventure and chaos.β βI wouldnβt have it any other way,β said Magnus. βWhen I found you, I didnβt know what I was finding,β Alec said. βWords about things that are beautiful and precious to me donβt come easily. You know that. You know me better than anyone.β He licked his dry lips. βAnd when one day people look back on me and what my life meant, I donβt want them to say, βAlec Lightwood fought in the Dark Warβ or even βAlec Lightwood was Consul once.β I want them to think, βAlec Lightwood loved one man so much he changed the world for him.ββ"












