Knowing how much Magnus disliked her name, he that it was a gift that she would offer to let him use Magna instead. Brushing a gentle kiss against her cheek, he gave her a shy smile. "Only when it's the two of us. No other times. But I do like calling you Magnus too."

Resting his forehead against hers, he didn't realize how worried he'd been until Magnus reassured him that she thought Charlotte wouldn't disapprove. "This might mean she'll try to get you into those dresses you hate so much so you'll be a proper lady being courted."

Not that the dresses matter to him. Magnus was beautiful to him whether she wore the kind of dresses Jessamine favored or trousers. But he couldn't help teasing her a bit, at least until he noticed how tired she was.

"I love you too." His eyes drifted half closed as her thumb brushed against his neck and he had to remind himself that she was right and that they'd both be sore in the morning if they didn't move. Shifting her in his arms, Alec stood, smiling softly at having her so close and knowing that she wanted to be with him as he carried her to the bedroom.

Setting her down on the bed, he couldn't stop himself from blushing even if Magnus has stayed with him before. "Do you want one of my shirts to sleep in?"