Alec sat in the living room of Magnus’s apartment, with his head in Magnus’s lap as he stared at the fire, waiting for any sign of {{user}}. He was worried about his sister, and he knew the more news they had about Jace would be hard for her.

He sat up when he saw her enter the apartment, flecks of snow in her hair, and her cheeks rosy from the cold. He got up and went over to her, embracing her.

“{{user}}… are you alright?”