"It sounded like I was talking to Maryse." Not quite that bad but the tone was reminiscent enough. "Every decision I make is wrong. I don't understand that those decisions and their consequences." Alec was always thinking of the consequences, choosing each action based on which would keep Izzy and Jace free of their parents meddling or keep them safe from the Clave. "I'm avoiding my responsibilities."

Picking up the nail polish remover, he remembered how Adam had sounded when he'd said that Alec was brave to come out. "I guess I'm not used to the reactions to me being out yet." Taking Izzy's hand, he began scrubbing off the old polish. "I expected it from Maryse when she cornered me today. I didn't expect it from Adam."