alexandergideonslightwood: “Sometimes it comes down to a choice,” he said. “Betwee
alexandergideonslightwood: “Sometimes it comes down to a choice,” he said. “Between saving one person and saving the whole world. I’ve seen it happen, and I’m selfish enough to want the person who loves me to choose me. But Nephilim will always choose the world. I look at Alec and I feel like Lucifer in Paradise Lost. ‘Abashed the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is.’ He meant it in the classic sense. ‘Awful’ as in inspiring awe. And awe is well and good, but it’s poison to love. Love has to be between equals.” “He’s just a boy,” said Luke. “Alec—he’s not perfect. And you’re not fallen.” “We’re all fallen” — “I don’t want the world. I want you,” Alec said, and Magnus closed his eyes, as if the words almost hurt.” Keep reading -- source link
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