Alec and Magnus steer through their past, their insecurities and the pressures that come with their positions as they nurture their relationship. But in the Shadow World, it's only a matter of time until the shadows creep in and test the strength of their feelings for each other. (This story picks up where Shadowhunters Season 1 ends.)

Alec is a shadowhunter, and sometimes he gets hurt, but this was too much, this wasn't right. And he wouldn't tell Magnus where they came from. Set after 2x20 WARNING: This fic contains self harm and suicidal tendency themes, it's not explicit but be careful if this will make you uncomfortable don't read it. Be safe.