All characters belong to Cassie Clare!

Thought I'd write a longer story this time seeing as how my others have all been short. May take a wee while to get into but bear with me.

And enjoy!

Chapter 1

It had been a month since Nate had betrayed Tessa and the Institute. A month since Mortmain and his army had killed Thomas and Agatha. A month since he had come after her. A month since Will had spoken to her on the roof.

Tessa sighed heavily. The past month had been terrible for her. She had barely eaten anything or spoken to anyone or slept since those terrible days and now she stood in front of the library doors waiting to be called upon by the Enclave. Jem, her ever faithful companion stood tall beside her silently.

"Tessa?" He spoke softly, yet his voice spread warmth through her as it always seemed to do. He gave her the courage to look up at him and offer him a weak smile.

"Yes?"

"You'll be fine. You have been through so much and you are such a strong person."

"Thanks Jem. I could never have coped without you." She reached over and gave his hand a small squeeze.

"Well, I best be going in then." Jem smiled at her before pushing the doors of the library open and making his way inside.

"Tess?" A voice from the shadows startled her. Tess? It had been so long since he had called her that. So long since he had even spoke to her properly. Tessa turned to face him with all of her confidence.

"Yes, Will?" She replied.

"I wanted you to know Jem and I aren't there as Enclave members. We have only been allowed to attend because we could not have been stopped. We are not there to judge you. We are there for you." The openness of his small speech startled Tessa as she gazed at his perfect blue eyes. Did he care for her? The thought brought a lump to her throat and she blinked back tears before she replied to him. Do not cry Tessa! She told herself.

"Thank you Will. That's very kind of you." She turned back to face the door before she threw herself into his arms for comfort. As though he had read her mind Will appeared beside her and squeezed her shoulder gently.

"Tess…I will not let anything happen to you." He looked at her sideways through his beautiful long lashes and smiled lopsidedly at her.

"You won't? You know if they get rid of me you won't have to deal with me again." Tessa replied.

"Who says I don't want to deal with you?"

"You! You practically spat it at me on the roof!" Tessa felt herself on the verge of tears as she finally confronted him.

Before Will could reply the doors of the library opened and Gabriel Lightwood stood staring out at them.

"It is time Tessa." He said looking intently at her.

"Miss Gray to you!" Will snarled stepping in front of Tessa.

"Will," she hissed. "Please don't make a scene out here. Not now!" She rested a hand gently on his arm and he instantly relaxed a little. Gabriel smirked at them before turning on his heel and marching into the library.

Members of the Enclave sat around one of the huge tables waiting for Tessa. Their faces were grave and Tessa suddenly felt very small and utterly helpless. As soon as they caught sight of her, every eye in the room focused in on her. Will gave her a reassuring nod before making his way to where Jem stood at the back of the room.