(Maybe. Maybe not. Since Alec seems to like running his mouth, he could use it to his advantage. He could tell them that if they kill them and leave him, the humans would certainly know that Aves killed him and they would retaliate. Conversely, if they leave him wounded and bleeding out, he could lie to the humans and say that he got into a fight with a violent human outlier. To keep him from snitching, Horius could threaten to murder him and all his colleagues if he snitches. I have a feeling that Alec wouldn't doubt that he'd know and keep his word. Horius could leave, and Stephen could deal with Alec. Thoughts?)