Alec didn't visibly flinch, but he looked away. "They have to have contracts too, Dominants. And you're allowed to see it and read it before you sign, so you know what you're getting into. Sometimes they need a Sub and you figure out something that works for both of you and they don't ask you for anything. Magnus can help you find someone, or if he can he can take you on too until you do. He's not going to tell you what to do."

Valentine's daughter. Jace's sister. Valentine and Michael Wayland were the same person. It all sounded like half-formed ideas from a story Alec had never heard. And he didn't like any of it.

Alec did flinch a little at that, but caught himself quickly, teeth gritting. "I don't know, maybe it's close enough to be similar so we can still feel each other. But I'm pretty sure it's not the same."

They got to Jace's room and Alec steps aside to let him open the door, then hovers in the doorway behind him, letting him find his clothes and stele.