Days later
Alec's magic progressed as did his relationship with Magnus. He had become more fluent magically and was enjoying the pleasures of the flesh with a warlock who was intoxicating to say the least. All of their sexual activities was eye opening for Alec, he had no idea how pleasurable his human form could enjoy and he was understanding all the nuances of sex and with the warlock. They were partners and both were comfortable with pleasuring each other without a specific preference other than being with each other.
Alexander had a new problem, he felt strongly connected to Magnus Bane. A fated mating, it was the dragon way, this was the one thing that he counted on the old dragon being correct in his teachings. He wasn't sure how to tell the warlock. Alec was certain Magnus felt the same but their relationship was moving fast and he wanted to slow it down and make it more of a courting with intent to be mated. The warlock didn't seem to notice but it was important to the dragon. Or maybe Magnus did acknowledge the dilemma, his warlock was incredibly intuitive.
Alec flew to his mother's shop, he knew it was risky but he chose the cat-sized dragon. That form would be less suspicious looking more like a big crow or something and he waited til it was dark as well. He needed answers and only his mother could provide information he needed.
Her shop was closed by the time Alec arrived. The dragon shifted in an alley near the shop and used his magic for the items he needed like clothing. He used the cell phone Magnus bought him to call her and allow him into her place of business. Magnus was teaching him about money and things needed to survive the world. He was appreciative even if he felt a little behind the times as the other warlock Ragnor had reminded him.
Maryse expected him and greeted him before he knocked on the door. She was in-tune to him and knew when he was nearby. He smiled at her and walked into her shop. She had tea and treats for him at the table. "Mom, I need to know some things."
She smiled lovingly, "what do you need to know."
He felt awkward talking to his mother and halted for a short time not sure what to say. "I feel connected to Magnus." Alec paused because he wasn't sure where to go with the conversation. "Is it because he helped me hatch? Or is there more to it."
"Oh my darling son, there is more." Maryse went to make tea. Alec didn't think all the fuss was necessary but he made himself comfortable at the table that seemed to be the meeting place for them. It was already cleared of any magical items, he suspected she knew he would visit. When she returned with a serving tray that had pastries and her teapot with cups.
Once she was done preparing everything and giving her son tea and pastries, "what do you need to know."
"I don't know, I feel like Magnus is more than a lover to me." Alec was not in the mood for food but ate anyway to humor his mother.
"Lovers now?" Maryse knew it would be inevitable but for her son to actually talk about it was a thrill for her.
Alec rolled his eyes in annoyance, that wasn't what he wanted to discuss with his mother. "Yes, but that isn't what I wanted to talk about nor do I want to." He fiddled with the napkin and changed to his point quickly, "it feels like we're meant to be mated."
"Hmmm," she nodded, "your magic and his mingles, I can see it." It pleased her. Their auras were connected.
"Yes, it does." Alec was certain but having been in the outside world now for a short time, there was still some things he didn't know. The connection was too strong to be anything else but mates.
"You called out to Magnus with your magic." Maryse was going to be blunt, it was the dragon way. "He's as powerful as are you, it was fated." She poured more tea for them, "don't fight it, its meant to be."
Alec nodded and could only think "okay" to say to her. "How do you know?"
Maryse smiled, "all you need to know is instinct." She reached for his hand to ease him and impart anything more magically he needed for his dragon being. He was ready and accepted easily, he relaxed with her magical knowledge flowing through him.
"What if he's not interested?" Alec was nervous. He was learning so much from Magnus but what if he was a project, similar to the old dragon caring for him. He didn't believe so but life was moving quickly for him and he doubted himself sometimes.
Maryse smiled reassuringly, "he's interested."
"How do you know?" Alec felt better but was still uncertain.
"I know because all dragons have special abilities and mine is to have visions. And I've seen Magnus with you for some time, he is yours as you are his." She patted him gently on his arm, "While I'm not sure of what your special talent is ...yet, you do have one and it will appear when you are ready." She smiled at her eldest son, "It seems too quick but you've waited a long time and so has he, give it the chance it deserves and it is fated."Alec shook his head in understanding then left his mother's shop, he had lots of things to think about and he needed to fly.
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Magnus was beginning to worry, his dragon had been gone for a long time. He knew he was visiting his mother but thought he would come back right away. He smiled to himself, yes, he considered the dragon his and he wasn't going to let him go and the warlock was certain his dragon felt the same. It didn't change his worry for him.
Everything being new and their relationship was a whirlwind, not that he minded but there was no way of slowing down without a conversation. Sex with Alec was more exciting than he could ever have anticipated, not to mention the cuddling which the dragon was very fond of after sex. He may have had to teach him but he was a quick learner and they enjoyed each other immensely. In fact he felt it was magical and he meant the pun. Neither minded adding magic into their love making, it certainly enhanced activities.
He planned on take out once his dragon was home and then would educate him about movies and television in general. Magnus had planned a perfect cuddle session for them with wine. Then perhaps some sexy time later. As time ticked by, he ordered food and put Alec's portions in the fridge for him when he came home.
Magnus was almost asleep on the couch when Alec returned. The dragon usually entered the through the balcony in his smaller form. His true size would wreck the entire building and he knew it. Magnus taught him how to open doors with magic and since the wards accepted Alec, he quietly made his way to the warlock trying not to wake him.
Magnus slept too lightly when he got worried and he heard Alec, "hey, you were gone a long time."
"Yeah, I talked with my mother and decided to go flying." Alec leaned in and kissed Magnus on the forehead.
This alarmed the warlock, "everything okay?" He sat up to look Alec over, he couldn't tell if there was any injuries or something bothering him. He'd wait for his dragon to tell him.
"Yeah, just wanted to fly." Alec didn't exactly lie but he wasn't ready for the 'mate' conversation either.
Magnus shook his head in understanding then went to warm up the take out for his dragon.
