"I know when I'm beaten." At least with Magnus he did. There was no point in arguing with her since she'd always think of a new reason to think of him in a positive light. "You always see the best in me even when I can't see it in myself."

Although it was hard not to think that he had somehow said the right thing when Magnus smiled at him like that. As if she were truly pleased with his words and with him. Feeling that shiver, Alec held her close, afraid she might be cold, suppressing a shiver of his own when Magnus began to brush her fingers along his neck. His breath caught as she followed the curve of the rune, swallowing hard as he tried to answer.

It was wrong to have her stay. Scandalous. Even as a Shadowhunter her reputation would be ruined if anyone found out. But he couldn't say no. Alec wanted her near too much to ever say no to that request. "I'd like you to stay for as long as you'd like."