It Was Odd, (tessa Thought), What Brought

Traded Him For Alec," Clary Said. "not Permanently" "no," Said Jace. "just For A Few Hours. Unless I Don't Come Back. In Which Case, Maybe He Does Get To Keep Alec. Think Of It As A Lease With An Option To Buy." "mom And Dad Won't Be Pleased If They Find Out." "that You Freed A Possible Criminal By Trading Away Your Brother To A Warlock Who Looks Like A Gay Sonic The Hedgehog And Dresses Like The Child Catcher From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?" Simon Inquired. "no, Probably Not.

I Love You Clary. More Then I Ever-- God. More Than I Probably Should. You Know That, Don't You?

I Love You, Tessa, And I Have Loved You, Almost Since The Moment I Met You.

At Least Kyle Wasn't Home. That Would Be A Hard One To Explain To His New Roomate. Nobody Liked A Guy Who Kept Blood In The Fridge.

Ladies Who Were No Better Than They Should Be, Whose Dresses Were Too Tight, Too Bright And Too All The Things Magnus Liked Most, Lounged On Velvet-covered Benches Along The Walls.