We reach the institute to report to Robert and Maryse. Alec, Isabelle, and Jace always do it, but as Jace is out with Clary tonight I'll be going in instead of him.
"Come in," Robert says
The three of us walk in and sit in front of them to report on today's mission that was given by Maryse
"Why's Jace not here and her in place of him? She wasn't there when the orders were given out?" Maryse demanded an answer
"Jace is running late and said to begin the meeting without him, that's why she's here " Isabelle explained to her mother
"Well, then we can start the meeting but before we do that we have something to tell you, this is a briefing about the institute personally among the lightwoods so I would like it if Veronica could step out please" Maryse emphasized on their Lightwood name demanded not so politely as Alec protested
"Sorry but if it's something related to the institute I believe Veronica has the right to know about this just like the rest" Alec contradicted his mother's request squeezing my hand. Just Alec being there defending me was something that touched me deeply
"I believe if Jace is not here then Lydia will be the one sitting amongst you both as she's the temporary head of the institute now and also your to-be wife Alec. I don't need a fellow down-worlder or a new shadowhunter here" she said as I understood that maybe I won't ever be able to get that respect for myself in Maryse's eyes
"I'm sorry for barging in I was just filling Jace's spot for tonight at the report, but if my presence bothers you then I'll take my leave," I said firmly walking away
"Thank you for understanding Veronica, it's an internal family matter," Maryse said as I nodded and left the room while they waited for Lydia to come.
"Mother you shouldn't have talked to her that way? She just came in to fill Jace's place for our sake, we were the ones who asked her and you humiliated her just after we asked her to accompany us, she's much more skilled in things than probably me and Isabelle" Alec confronted Maryse
"I don't wanna hear anything about someone of her likes and besides you out of all should know what to promise to whom," Maryse shouted as Alec grunts in response
"I agree with Alec, Mother Veronica may be new here but her skills and knowledge are beyond our match up with that. And she's a shadow-hunter just like the rest of us " Isabelle contradicted her mother's statement.
"Hey, you okay?" Harry asked seeing me leave the office and walk away
"Yes " I nodded walking away
I sit near my window space watching the hustle-bustle of the busy street waiting for the meeting to end so I could leave as I hear someone knock on my door
"Veronica" Alec was at the door
"Yes, Alec?"
"I wanted to apologize for my mother's behavior. I didn't think she would" he said opening the door and stepping into the room as I was pacing back and forth
"It's okay Alec, YOU told me on my first day here that you're parents are the head of the institute, and whatever they say is right. It's the rule here" I stopped in between to observe him and continued
"Whatever decision they take is right, your mother didn't do anything wrong she was right in showing me that I didn't belong there in the meeting. You can go ahead and train don't worry. Besides I was just waiting for the meeting to end so I could leave for Magnus's apartment to help Luke out. " I smiled gently turning my back to him facing the window
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𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳 ~ 𝑨𝑳𝑬𝑪 𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑾𝑶𝑶𝑫
FanfictionAlec Lightwood goes on a mission with his partners to hunt down demons but eventually catches feelings for a human who turns out to be a hybrid witch. Veronica Danvers who works as a special agent in the mundane world, when her life takes a u-turn...
