𝑶𝑭 𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑨𝒀𝑨𝑳

ᏘᏊᏘKᏋ, ᏘRIᎦᏋ ᎧR ᏰᏋ FᎧRᏋᏤᏋR FᏘLLᏋᏁ

The only time his ability is hindered is if a powerful demon is involved. He can feel their energy, but their identities are usually blurred from his view. He encountered such a situation when we tracked Valentine to the cabin in Idris, and now he's felt that exact energy signature he felt back there in the office where Max was attacked."

"Oh, I see."

"Yeah, also Antonio knows about me suspecting that you know who is Jonathan. Speaking of which, Tony, see if you can loop Clary in." Alyssa said, just as her phone began to ring. He nodded and walked away. Alec also did the same as Alyssa answered the call.

'Hey, Dad.'

'Hey. I need your help. One of the wolves, Russell, scratched a mundane and we've got him in Simon's container. Could you come over and help Maia and Simon, in case he turns?' Alyssa sighed sadly.

'I wish I could, Dad. But we just issued a lockdown on the Institute. Max was attacked by Jonathan, and we think he's in the Institute and after the Mirror?'

'Jonathan? Mirror?'

'I thought Clary would have looped you in. Look, I'll explain later, but until we take care of this, I can't leave the Institute. I'm sorry.'

'It's okay, baby. I understand. Do what you have to do, alright?'

'Thanks, dad. Bye.'

Infirmary

Alyssa entered the infirmary just as Sebastian was leaving. She caught a glimpse of a sly smile on his lips just before his expression changed upon seeing her. Then he walked away. 'You'll get what's coming to you, Jonathan.' She thought to herself before she entered the room.

Maryse and Robert were standing by Max's bed with Izzy. "Maryse." The woman turned and smiled, seeing the Graymark girl. Alyssa walked forward and hugged her tightly.

"Hello, Alyssa."

"Has there been any change?" Alyssa asked Izzy.

"No. Mom and Dad think that we should let the Silent Brothers attempt a special yet dangerous procedure that will reboot Max's brain since warlock magic won't help." Izzy informed her.

"Well, that last information came in late. Alec just went to get Magnus to help."

"It won't work." Robert said.

"Yeah, well, you know Alec. He'll want to exhaust every option. Magnus might be the only one who can convince him to let the Silent Brothers do what they can." Alyssa said. Maryse and Robert nodded in agreement. "Iz, why don't we get you some water or something to drink? Take a little break."

"Sebastian said the same thing." Izzy said.

"I'm sure he did." Alyssa muttered as they left the infirmary, but Izzy heard her.

"What do you have against him? He's been nothing but helpful to us." Izzy said. Alyssa said nothing, and led Izzy to the kitchen. She took a bottle of water from the fridge and gave it to the ravenette.

"Iz, do you trust me? Do you trust my judgment?"

"Yes, of course. Why do you ask that?"

"Then would you believe me if I said that I don't have a good feeling about Sebastian?" Izzy didn't reply. "Ever since you showed up with him at the Institute, he's always set me on edge. Not because he annoys me but because I seriously think there is something not right about him. I have my theories, but right now, I can't share them with you because you wouldn't believe me, not yet."

"Alyssa, I learned a long time ago to trust your instincts. It hasn't led us, me astray yet, and I doubt it would start now. I will believe whatever you tell me."