During the 1800s, there was many ruling families but the most rememberable one was the Lightwoods.
The king, Robert Lightwood, was a respected man. His heart was always in the right place but he made mistakes like many people did. When he was eighteen, he married a gorgeous princess from a nearby kingdom, Maryse.
Everyone wanted to fall in love like them. Soon Maryse became pregnant with their first child, Alexander Gideon Lightwood. He had gorgeous blue eyes, smoky black hair, and pale skin. He was heir to the throne. Great things were expected from him.
They were happy with their son when Maryse got pregnant again. She had a gorgeous girl, Isabelle Lightwood. Everyone fell in love with her beauty but her attitude was considered an turn off by other princes.
After four years, they had their last child, Maxwell Lightwood. He was a shy kid who was loved by everyone. He was the baby of the family.
One night, they received that the King and Queen of their neighboring state were brutally murdered. The new king didn't want the son of the old king and gave the Lightwoods the son, Jace.
The Lightwood family lived happily for years until the heir to the throne turned 18.