His blush eased as he helped Magnus remove his weapons, shivering at that kiss as he helped his love strip off his gear. "I love you too."

It still felt new to say those words without fear. It would take time for Alec not to worry that someone might overhear, but eventually that caution would fade while the emotion behind them would grow stronger.

Stretching out beside his love, he hummed softly at the feeling of fingers in his hair. He knew he should protest Magnus sleeping on the ground, but having his love close and Magnus gently playing with his hair lulled him into drowsiness since he knew that with the wards he didn't need to stand guard. "You need to sleep too."