Set after City of Heavenly Fire…

It is over. It's all over.

Everything seems so distant now, like another life in which it were one nightmare after another laced with people I love—people that make every ounce of suffering worth it.

Sebastian is dead, his body burns as I watch the flames come to life before me. I killed him. I killed the demon that was my older brother. I saved Jace and killed Sebastian. My hands are your hands. I remember the words Jace spoke to me as he told me about his curse. I turn to face Jace now—it is only us. It is always only us, in the middle of a war it is just us. His face floods with relief and triumph. His chiseled face is covered in grime and his clothes have been ripped open in multiple places. I'm not much better, my side aches, I've probably broken a few bones—but I've never felt so free. Jace is free of his curse. We are free.

The bright lights swivel around me as a smile grows on my face. All this time, it's over. It's over. Sebastian's fire burns triumphantly, he's gone for good. My bones ache and my head spins, the world seems to spin and before I collapse I see Jace running toward me—a face full of concern. "Clary!" I hear his scream as my body hits the stone.

"She'll be alright, it's over Jace. She was just exhausted and badly injured," Isabelle whispered to Jace.

My eyes flutter open; I see Jace and Izzy sitting in a chair beside my bed—at Luke's. Jace's eyes flood with relief as he comes to sit at my bedside. "You're alright," he says, his voice full of relief.

"How long was I asleep?" I ask as I pull myself up and shift a curl out of my face.

"Two days, you broke several bones and hit your head pretty hard, we were worried there could have been permanent damage," Isabelle informs me. "But it's over Clary," she says with a small smile.

I can't stop the tears as they stream down my face. Jace immediately wraps his arm around me and I bury my face in his arms. "I'll leave you two alone, your mother will want to know you're alright anyways," Isabelle says as she heads towards the door.

"Izzy, thank you, for everything," I say as Isabelle opens the door. I silently hope that she understands that I'm thanking her for being that, for simply being her.

"Don't mention it Clary," she says as she gives me a wink and closes the door.

I lift my head and look into Jase's eyes. "I love you," he whispers as he runs his fingers across my cheeks, wiping my tears away.

Instead of answering him I pull his closer and kiss him tenderly. "I feel free now," I tell him honestly.

"Me too, but I'd do it all again for this: to have you without any burdens, I've never felt so happy," Jace says softly.

"We can have futures," I whisper with a smile. I suddenly think of marriage. I know I'm going to marry Jace one day, I won't be without him anymore—I know that for sure.

"We have a future," Jace corrects me. "We are intertwined, forever."

"Forever," I agree. Jace snuggles closer to me under the covers, our legs tangle together. I give him another kiss and he smiles. "I will never get enough of your smile," I whisper to him.

Jace smiles as he closes his eyes and hugs me closer. I feel whole, and safe in his arms. Exhaustion takes hold of me as I fall into the rhythm of Jace's even breathing.

When I wake again, Jace is pushing a stray hair out of my face—it's dark outside. I give him a smile and he laughs at me. "What?" I ask timidly.

"Nothing you are just so adorable when you sleep," Jace informs me tenderly. He reaches down, taking my face in my hands and kissing me again.

"I'm surprised my mom let you stay," I whisper to him.

"She didn't," Jace says with a naughty look. "She came and told me I should go about five hours ago."

"So you snuck back in?" I wonder.

"I left for a few hours, checked up at the institute, but I missed you," Jace warmly mumbles as his cheeks flush.

"Well thank you, for coming back," I whisper to him. "You're cute when you break the rules," I inform him.

"Cute? How about sexy? Hot?" Jace says as if he were insulted.

"So sexy," I whisper as I pull him closer, I feel his breath on my face. I kiss him fiercely, a fire inside of me ignites, and I want him—every part of him.

Jace responds with a slight moan and then I feel his hand exploring. Not to be outdone, I push my hands up his shirt, feeling the warmth of his muscles that seem to react to my touch. I break the kiss for a single moment to pull his shirt off and he shifts so he is over me, is body touching mine fully. "I love you, I love you so much Clary," he whispers against the skin of my neck, sending shivers down my spine.

Somewhere between kisses I find my shirt has been ripped off and I wiggle down my pants. Jace is kissing me and I feel his hand trace my abdomen. Jace pushes against me harder and a soft moan escapes my lips. Our breathing is heavy and I smile at him, as I trace the lines of his face.

"You sure?" Jace asks as I kiss his neck.

"Yes," I say with a heavy breath. "Of course, yes," I tell him.

Jace smiles and looks into my eyes, in that moment I see how full of love his eyes are. "I love you, so much," I whisper to him.

"Clary, you don't understand how much I love you. I would never hurt you," he says warmly. Jace is exposed and my hands are free to explore all of him. I slip my panties off and we are completely vulnerable to one another. Jace kisses me and I feel his body against mine, in that moment I feel completely blissful.

"So beautiful," he whispers against my shoulder.

I trace my finger across his bicep, all the way down to his fingers. He pulls me into his arms and my head is against his chest. "Are you okay? Did I hurt you?" Jace asks quietly with a voice of concern.

I smile to assure him. "No, no it was…it was perfect," I whisper as I kiss his chest.

"You just seem quiet, I mean I just had the most mind blowing experience…and you are so quiet," Jace says as he smiles, and I can tell he is replaying things in his head.

I laugh against his chest. "I'm just happy, I feel like nothing has to be said. This moment, it's perfect," I inform him sweetly.

"Words cannot describe how happy I am right now Clary," Jace says, the smile on his face not fading.

I twist my fingers in his hair and kiss him lightly. "The sun is coming up, maybe I should get dressed," I say, not wanting to spoil the moment, but I need to face reality.

"I don't think your mom would be too happy to find us naked in bed together," Jace says hastily.

"Probably not," I agree as I brush his hair back. "I'll miss you though."

"Let's do something tonight, anything you want. We are free now," Jace says with a wondrous look on his face, his eyes so full of life.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" I ask with a shy smile.

"Yes, I guess you could say that," Jace replies.

"Why I'd love to," I tell him as I kiss him again.

We pull our clothes on and I can feel Jace's gaze on mine as I pull back on my pants. My stomach is exposed and I turn and catch him ogling me. Warmth floods my cheeks and he shakes his head. "Put some clothes on or I cannot bear the thought of leaving," Jace tells me seriously.

I toss my shirt on the bed. "And why would that be?" I ask as I stride toward him, he has pants on and holds his shirt in his hands.

"Because you—you're perfectly tempting," Jace whispers.

"I'll see you later," I promise him as I pull him in for a kiss, running my hand across his back. "It's almost eight; I'm surprised my mother and Luke aren't already up yet."

"Fine, just know that was the best night of my life," Jace says as he touches his forehead to mine.

"I'll be at the institute around six—go see your siblings, they're probably wondering where you are," I order him.

"Six? Really Clary, you want me to wait all day to see you again?" Jace asks with a suspicious look.

"I gave you a lot to remember," I whisper to him as I give him one last kiss and he slides out my window.

Okay, please review! I was thinking a two-parter, the next one will be like years down the road or maybe I will write just major milestones. Let me know what you guys think…