Part of Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, book 9
First published 2015
Magnus Bane discovers a warlock infant left on the steps of the Shadowhunter Academy. The powerful warlock cannot leave the child to an uncertain fate. He scoops up the baby and carries him home to his boyfriend Alec Lightwood. The arrival of this unexpected addition to their household creates new challenges for the couple. Magnus must navigate the complexities of sudden parenthood while maintaining his relationship with Alec. The baby's magical nature adds another layer of difficulty to an already complicated situation. This story unfolds as part of Simon Lewis's training at the Academy, where he works to transform from mundane vampire into a true Shadowhunter. The tale explores how love can expand to embrace the vulnerable and how families form in unexpected ways.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, lgbt
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unexpected-addition
Setting: Shadowhunter Academy
84 pages · Kindle Edition · Margaret K. McElderry Books