Chapter 1

The Kidnapping

Standing there with all her friends, gazing at them she realized nothing could be more perfect. Simon knew her, memories were coming back slowly but they were coming back that's all that matters. Jace was holding her. His hands wrapped around her waist she could feel his breath on the back of her neck. Then there was Alec and Magnus who were getting back into the swing of things. Everyone was just happy for once. But as she sat there in Jace's arms she wondered how long it would last,this happiness. Ever since that night in the club her life has been turned upside down. She wished things would just stay perfect.

"What are you thinking" He whispered in her ear

" I was just thinking about how long all this would last. Everyone is happy, things are back together again, but how long until something else gets in the way?"

Jace turned her to look at him and pulled her down to the ground, she sat in his lap looking at him with her legs wrapped around his waist. He leaned forward to tell her something but then he stopped, he looked like he was reconsidering what he was going to say. "No matter what happens we will always have each other, remember that, I love you more than my life and I want you to know that." He sighed "I just want to make you happy Clary, I know things have been crazy, but I want you to know I would do anything to make you happy."

"I know that Jace, I love you too and you do make me happy all the time." She smiled "you treat me like a queen, what more can a girl ask for?"

He laughed "Well as your king I must say me and you have some business to attend to." He leaned forward to kiss her, she knew exactly what kind of business he was talking about. They had sex for the first time only a few days ago and they really hadn't gotten the chance to talk about it, or do it again for that matter. He smiled against her lips, "If you don't want to I understand, You're just so tempting"

"Its not that I don't want to, its just we are at my parents wedding, maybe we should wait until we are alone." She didn't want to tell him the other reason why she didn't want to. She was insecure about the way she looked. Since they did it the first time he really hasn't talked about it or mentioned it, maybe he didn't like the way i looked. He put his hand on my cheek and then brushed a piece of hair out of my face. He just looked at me.

"Its ok, I understand we will wait until you're ready" he smiled and drew her in closer, kissing her on the cheek as they watched their friends by the lake.

After the wedding and everybody started to go home she realized she needed a plan of action. What was she going to do now? Go back to training at the institute, or go in a different direction. Clary knew in her heart the answer she had to keep training. It was in her blood, she's come this far, how was she suppose to just quit. Jace and her were the last to leave, she decided she wanted to walk him home, so she could get some fresh air to.

As they walked to the institute hand in hand, she realized Jace was being really quiet. "What's wrong?" he looked at her then like she broke him out of deep day dream.

"Nothing, I'm just tired, I want nothing more than to spend the night in your arms. I sleep so much better with you there, its like a piece of me is missing when you're away from me,"

Clary knew she wanted to stay the night, just to sleep with him, be next to him and have him hold her tight against his body, because she knew at that moment she was safe. "You know my mom will freak, even if it is her wedding night you know the rules I have to be home. Plus you looked tired, and I might just distract you, you need a good nights sleep." She smiled as she looked at him

"It would be a good distraction, if all distractions looked like you then I guess I would love to be distracted all the time." He laughed as they approached the institute. "Well if I'm going in to go to sleep you need to get Isabelle or Alec to walk you home."

"Ok, I'll ask one of them. But you have to know I can't be protected all the time Jace, people will not always want to baby sit me. I have to take care of myself." She looked up at him and he looked distant. Like she couldn't reach him.

"Just for now Clary, I want you to be safe until you get more training under your belt. I can't loose you. Not again." As he said it she realized he wasn't looking at her. They exited the elevator and she walked him to his room. "I love you Clary, more than words could ever explain. Go get Alec or Isabelle and then go home and get some sleep, you have to be up early for training tomorrow. I'll see you there. Be safe."

"I love you too" she leaned up to kiss him and then he went into his room shutting the door behind him. She walked down the hall looking for Alec or Isabelle.

After checking both their rooms, kitchen, and library Clary realized no one was here. Alec must be with Magnus and Isabelle with Simon. She thought about waking Jace up to tell him but couldn't get the image of how tired he looked out of her head, so instead she decided she could make her own way home. Besides she was a shadow hunter she could take care of herself.

Half way home she realized how dark it was; she went to grab her witch light but realized she left it at home. She didn't have any of her weapons either. Clary had a weird feeling, like she was being watched. She looked around, and couldn't see anything, she couldn't help but think that it was much darker then it usually is here in the city. She kept walking but picked up the pace, she heard some foot steps behind her. When she looked back she saw a man, dressed in black following her. She broke out into a run, knowing she was half way home and she might be able to make it.

She ran, but almost instantly felt a hand grab the back of her shirt, and then she felt the knife on her neck. It was cold, and so very familiar. "Don't scream, or you'll regret it" the voice whispered into her ear. She didn't recognize the voice. She tried to get away kicking and hitting him but the more she moved the more the knife dug into her neck.

"What do you want with me? My money? I'll give you what you want just leave me alone!" Clary realized that she was actually kind of scared, then she thought of Jace and how mad he was going to be at her, or maybe relieved, he seemed distant, like he didn't really want to be bothered with her.

"Shut Up! I don't want your money, I want you." She realized then that she was going to be taken. She didn't know what to do, then realized the only thing she could do was go with him. He kept digging the knife into her throat, she felt the blood trickle down to the neck line of her shirt.

"Who are you?" Clary said softly

He laughed, and whispered "your worst nightmare" into her ear. She felt a pinch in the back of her arm and then she went cold, and her body gave out and she felt his arms catch her before she hit the ground. And then everything when dark.

(Jace POV)

Jace woke up early and jumped in the shower getting ready to train with Clary. He wondered if she was really into it anymore. He didn't know if she was done with this shadow hunter life, if she was done with the danger. He couldn't help but think he would give it all up for her. He loved her so much just the thought of being close to her sent a shiver up his spine. He knew she should be in the training room by now. So he quickly dried off, got dressed and hurried off to see his love.

Jace entered the training room with a smile expecting to see clary on the mats stretching like she use to. But she wasn't there. Instantly his smile vanished, Clary was never late for training. But he knew she was tired so maybe she just slept in a little longer today. Any other day he would call her up, but he figured he would let her sleep. They did just go through hell just a few days ago.

Jace walked into the kitchen to see Isabelle eating a bagel. She smiled at him and then spoke "What are you doing up this early? I thought you would sleep in."

"I was supposed to be training with Clary, but I guess she isn't up yet, thought I would let her sleep a little longer." He went to grab an apple and took a bite. Between chewing he managed to speak "What about you?"

Isabelle blushed "I haven't slept yet."

"Hot night I see, sleeping with a kid who doesn't remember much, that's sneaky even for you" He smirked

"We did not sleep together, we just talked, shut up" she was looking down "Don't remind me that he doesn't remember everything between me and him, it still sucks" she looked down at her bagel

Jace realized he said the wrong thing. "Sorry, Izzy I didn't mean it. I'm glad you had a good night."

"Thanks, you know you should really talk to Clary about being late, shadow hunters shouldn't be late"

"Well did she seem like she was ok last night when you walked her home? Was she feeling ok? It's unlike her to be late" he noticed something in her eyes as she looked up. She looked at him like she had no idea what I was talking about.

"Jace I didn't walk Clary home last night. I was with Simon the whole time; I just got here this morning."

"Oh well then I guess Alec must of walked her home, I went to bed and I told her to get one of you guys to walk her home." He saw her get up and grab her phone. She looked worried there was something in her eyes. It made my stomach drop.

"What Izzy? What's wrong?" she didn't answer she was already dialing a number, he could tell that the person wasn't answering the other line. But who could she be calling. After a few tries he saw her hands start to shake. He ran over to her and grabber her hand making her look at him.

"Izzy! Spit it out what's wrong!?" she looked at him like she didn't want to say, she was holding back. He gave her a look and she finally answered.

"Jace, it's just…. Alec went straight to Magnus' house last night from the wedding, he wasn't here either..i.."

He cut Isabelle off and ran to grab his jacket and stele, then ran for the elevator. Clary better be at her house. Was all he could think. But he couldn't help but feel the knot in his stomach that something was really wrong.