"I know you could have." But this is more fun for both of them, Magnus in his arms, Magnus' arms around his shoulders. Alec spins around once, wildly, just because he knows it will make Magnus laugh, and kisses him soundly.

The trip to the bedroom doesn't take too long though. If Alec had been thinking ahead he would have set up candles or something suitable, but the lamps on either side of the bed are light enough. He sets Magnus down on that bed, laid out on satin sheets and bends so that he can pull off his boyfriend's shoes. "If you have enough magic left to warm some lotion, I'll rub it into your shoulders and back."