Special Agent Alec Lightwood's been chasing Magnus Bane for 5 years. When a criminal from the past threatens their city and their reputations, the duo will have to team up to restore the peace in the city. Between secrets, betrayals, and heartbreaking truths, Alec & Magnus will have to learn to play between the lines of good & evil to carry out their mission. Will they succeed?

The Clave is evaluating the NY Institute in just a couple of weeks and everyone's stressed. Rafe is on his way to his aunt office when he overhears a conversation between his dads. They are talking about Alec's birthday and how the plans to celebrate it were ruined with the Clave notification. What he does next is what any kid his age would do, make sure his dad get what he wants.