Clary awoke in a dark room. It felt like blocks of cement were holding every inch of her body in place; she couldn't move, no matter how hard she tried. She struggled to scream for help, but no sound escaped from her lips. Hot tears spilled down her cheeks; this is where she would die.

The last thing she remembered was going to sleep in her room at Luke's apartment. She definitely wasn't in her bed. It was so cold in the darkness, that the icy air sent goose bumps down her arms and legs.

In the distance, Clary heard footsteps, and then the door opened, sending a beam of light through doorway. Instinctively, Clary moved to cover her eyes, but she still couldn't move her arms. After blinking away the spots in her eyes, Clary could see that all the walls were made of glass with runes carved on the surface. Beyond the glass were millions of stars, as if she were floating through space. She was still wearing her pajama shorts and tank top.

Although Clary wasn't tied up, there were unfamiliar runes marking her arms and legs. This must have been the reason she couldn't move or speak.

Through the light in the doorway, a familiar silhouette appeared. Sebastian. Even in complete blackness she could recognize her half-demon brother.

Sebastian stepped forward and bent his head so it was inches from Clary's. She tried to spit at him, but she found herself unable to. Instead, she wound up with an unbearable burning in her throat, so hot she thought she would breathe fire.

"Hurts, doesn't it?" Sebastian laughed, "It gets worse every time you try something like that, so I suggest you stop."

Clary looked through the door Sebastian left open. It, like the walls, was made of glass. Through the door was nothing but space. There were billions of stars all around their little bubble.

"I've taken the liberty of hollowing out this star for us, sister," his expression shifted to one she'd never seen on him before. He looked almost caring, loving even, "I searched the entire galaxy for one that I thought you'd like. We can stay here forever, just you and me." Sebastian leaned over Clary and drew a strange rune just below her collarbone. It burned red against her skin and sent painful shocks radiating through her entire body. "Don't be afraid," he said, "It only hurts if I want it to," he laughed menacingly. "It's a control rune. You've probably never seen it before, because it comes from my mother, Lilith."

Clary's voice was barely a whisper, "You hollowed out a star for me?" She couldn't believe he'd do something like that. It was so… thoughtful, nice even. Suspicion arose within her but disappeared just as quickly when she saw the look in Sebastian's eyes. He looked so vulnerable, as if he'd just opened up a part of himself to her that had never seen the light before.

"Clary, I'd do anything for you. I wish I didn't have to restrain this way, but I just needed you to listen to me. Will you please listen?" He asked so gently that she could not refuse him.

At Clary's slight nod, Sebastian continued, "Clary you're special. I've always known that in a way that the rest of the world never will. You deserve to be recognized for everything you can do. Together, we can do that. We can show the world what you and I can do."

"What exactly are you proposing?" Clary asked, shocked by the flirtatious tone her voice had taken on, but unable to stop it.

"Well… I suppose I am," Sebastian responded, looking a bit embarrassed, "Proposing, I mean."

Clary gasped. Sebastian was her brother! She shouldn't be as tempted as she was to say yes. She's supposed to love Jace, but lately she'd been having dreams about Sebastian, about a life they might have together.

Things with Jace just weren't exciting anymore. He wasn't the bad boy she had painted him to be in her mind. Sebastian however was the ultimate bad boy. The way he's been plotting against Shadowhunters was so endearing to Clary. Jace tried to hid his sensitiveness behind leather and chain wallets, but Clary wasn't fooled: she saw his lameness for what it really was.

With the way her mind had been going lately, Clary shouldn't have been surprised by the yes that tumbled out of her mouth, but she was. This was so wrong but it felt to right.

"In order for your agreement to be official, it must be sealed with a kiss," Sebastian declared, "It is the deals are sealed in the demon world." Sebastian looked mischievous as the words escaped his mouth.

Clary grinned, finally being able to do what she'd only been able to dream about: kiss Sebastian.