Book 5: Chapter 4

Nina

“I was looking for you everywhere, hoping for my other dance,” Magnus says, leaning against the doorway.

“Sorry, Magnus. It's been a big day, and I think I'm going to retire for the night,”

“Great, bedtime it is,” He smiles, unstraps his leather armour vest, and tosses it onto the armchair by the fireplace. He then begins to remove his belt.

“At the very least, wait until I leave the room,” Alec growls. “I don't want to see you disrobe,” He says, disgusted.?

“Then don't let the door hit you on your way out,” Magnus replies as Alec storms out the room.

Left in nothing but a long tunic, Magnus climbs into bed, pulls me into his chest, and falls asleep.

Reaper squawks and caws perched on the stone window sill. Magnus throws his straw-stuffed pillow, hitting Reaper. He falls out the window to avoid being struck by the pillow flying toward him. I sit up to see a few black feathers floating in the air and hear wings