"The first two Shadowhunters. They created the ritual. It's based on a Biblical story." Alec was a history geek, focusing on details that most people didn't bother with but the origins and complexities of the ritual had been lost over the years. Or no one had told them about them before they'd performed the ceremony. "David and Jonathan."

Realizing who exactly he was explaining their traditions to, Alec focused on the lake instead before he said anything too embarrassing. "We're supposed to be stronger together." Letting out an annoyed huff when he didn't hear Jace moving toward shore, he muttered under his breath. "And one of them is usually an idiot and the other has to drag him out of trouble."

Dragging off his jacket, he stalked toward the water. "If you don't come out of there, I'm going in and you are not going to be happy when we're on solid ground."