Alec tried to push Magnus back, moving them both out of the back lounge where the werewolf's friend had cleared the room, leaving a wide, empty room for the werewolf to stalk them through.

Alec thought if he could catch her by surprise, he might be able to tackle her to the ground, so, without warning, he broke away from Magnus to lunge at the werewolf.

She wasn't as surprised as he'd hoped though, and when she swiped this time, he didn't quite move fast enough to jump from her reach. Alec went flying into a mirror on the wall, hitting it hard enough to crack the glass.