My Love

Downworlder Meeting

Magnus POV

I walked into my living room. I was chosen to host the Downworld meeting for some odd reason. Maybe because I had the best taste in drinks or possibly because I have been more silent since being dumped by Alec.

Over the past two weeks my power has intensified too many times to count. Nothing I try to stop it works and it doesn't seem to be stopping. I can barely control it, being emotionally neutral is what helps me do the least damage. But now, the air around me thrums with magic.

A knock at my door sounded, bringing me out of my thoughts. I crossed the distance to the door and opened it, revealing the Praetor Lupus and the new vampire leader. I gestured for Luke and Raphael to enter my house.

"What happened?" Luke asked.

"You'll have to be a bit more specific. Many things have happened lately" I replied, fixing my drink.

"You haven't been very vocal in the Downworld community lately. Everyone is saying that your power is...uh" Luke responded.

"That it is amplifying, that it is getting stronger? That much is true, I'm sure you can feel it" I replied calmly.

"Magnus -" a knock sounded at my door, cutting off whatever Luke was going to say.

"Hello Your Majesty" I greeted the Seelie Queen.

"I suppose I could say the same, Emperor Bane" she replied.

"Come in, maybe you could tell me why you decided to hold this meeting" I responded.

"Of course" the Queen said. " Praetor Lupus, Covenant Leader. Emperor Bane how nice of you to house us, Meliorn grab me a drink"

"Hello Your Majesty" Luke said politely.

"Praetor Lupus, how is your pack?" She asked.

"It's doing well. How about your people?" He inquired.

"Perfect. Covenant Leader, how is your coven?" She questioned.

"The coven is good, Your Majesty" Raphael replied.

"And Emperor Bane, I can tell you are doing splendid. With the advancement of your abilities and a wonderful relationship, things are definitely looking up. The Lightwood boy is certainly beautiful. Even as much as I hate to admit it, that one has a visually appealing aesthetic" The Queen said.

"That relationship regrettably ended, but that is a private matter. And as far as the advancement, as you refered to, is a quite painful process" I replied calmly, handing several drinks to Meliorn. "Choose whichever drink you would like".

"Oh, that is very regrettable, he seemed very special to you. And as far as your power is concerned, beauty hurts Magnus, and the amount of power you possess is truly stunning" the Queen responded.

"Well said, Your Majesty" Meliorn complimented while I fixed myself another, much stronger drink.

There was another knock at the door, I was confused as to who it was. All of the Downworld representatives are here.

"Praetor Lupus get the door please" The Queen said, sipping her drink.

Luke sniffed by the door and then opened it. Clary, Jace, and Isabelle were revealed at my front door. I finished my drink in one swallow and looked at the newcomers.

"Hi, Magnus" Clary said, her voice trembling.

"Hello, Clarissa. Why are the three of you here?" I asked.

"We wanted to talk about you and Alec" she responded.

"That will have to be done some other time, this is a very important meeting" I replied.