“I’m sorry you didn’t get a chance with him,” Adam said, hating how jealous he felt. Eventually this Magnus would come back, and he’d take all of Alec’s attention. Adam had only just made this new friendship, he didn’t already want to be set aside. Gansey has chosen Blue, Ronan had chosen Henrietta, and Adam had chosen his ambitions. Sooner or later, Alec would choose Magnus.

He couldn’t seem to stop shaking. Going to the nearest chair, Adam sat. He kept a wary eye on the door. “I’ve never spoken like that to anyone before.”