Alec's Pov

"I understand. Message received loud and clear Magnus." Alec said, tears falling as he tries not to fall apart. Magnus sighs and tries to grab Alec into a hug, but Alec moves back. "Look. I understand that you're in a lot of pressure, but so am I! What's wrong with you? You've been calm and collected on every mission we have ever been on. Why is this any different?" Magnus glares.

"Because of you stupid Nephilim. This is my father." Alec wipes his tears, his sadness turning into anger. "Father? MAGNUS THAT'S NOT YOUR FATHER! He's a monster! A fucking demon!" When Alec looked at Magnus, he knew he had messed up. Magnus was releasing red sparks, creating this red aura around him.

"Monster? Ok. Then I guess I'm the son of a monster." Magnus said calmly. Alec shakes his head as he steps closer, holding Magnus's hands. Magnus flicks his hand away and looks down at the floor. "Get out Alexander. Please." He says, exasperated.

Alec begins to protest, but then sighs and leaves, slamming the door hard on the way out. Magnus sits on the chair, his eyes brimming with tears. "Don't waste your tears son. He's not worth it." Magnus quickly turns around and creates a cage. Asmodeus laughs. "You're so adorable. You're one of my favorites, you know?" He says cynically.

Magnus glares, not saying anything. "Now let me go, son. You're weak and you can't contain me for long." Magnus shakes his head. "Never again." He says sternly, feeling the magic drain out of his body. Asmodeus smiles.

"You're always a surprise to me Magnus Bane. Every single time I think I've seen the last of you, you come right back up." Magnus smirks and rolls his eyes. "It's called being a fighter. And a friend. Not that you would know or care."

"You've got your mother's eyes." Magnus flinches.

"Don't...say...that." He says, closing his eyes. Asmodeus smirks. "Remember the summer of 1870?" Magnus stiffens up, his shoulders tensing. "I remember exactly what you did Magnus. You almost destroyed the downworld. And you thought that jumping off a bridge would solve everything. And maybe it will. Maybe after that, the downworld could finally live in pea-"

"ENOUGH!" Magnus screams.