When the Clave told me I was going to live in an apartment I didn't think they meant penthouse by that. Well, I guess they didn't want me to be home sick. I continued exploring the whole place when I heard a "Ding" at the elevator. I walked quietly to the door and looked through the peephole. Alec. What the hell is he supposed to be doing here?!

I sighed and opened the door "Alec what the-"

"We've got a problem" He said. I ushered him to come in.

"What is it?"

"Agent E. Carstairs was abducted ten hours ago by Valentine's men"

"When was the last time they heard about her?"

"Four days ago, Carstairs was last heard when she got a lead on Valentine, The Clave has already sent agents to investigate. So far, they returned empty handed"

"No traces?"

"None. We searched Carstairs place already"

"And?"

"None also. No notes, no clues, the place looked like it was swept. It's like Valentine already knows our next move"

"I'm afraid so," I sighed "You should get going"

"I can't" He grinned. Something's off.

"What are you talking about?"

"Well, since the devastating news about Carstairs, Mom sent me here. She said and I quote 'You're more safer with Jace' so until we know don't know what we are up against Isabelle and I will be with you on your mission" Alec said and grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl that I had just set up a while ago.

"So where's Isabelle?"

"Oh, you know, Shopping and stuff" He said and wiped the apple with the hem of his shirt.

"Great. Not only will I have to keep my ass safe, yours and Isabelle's also" I groaned. This mission just got more complicated.

Alec scoffed "Like we need saving".

"By the way, where are your clothes and stuff?"

"Downstairs, Inside the car" He said and started munching.

"Did Maryse give you the girl's folder?" I asked. Surely, Maryse would give him to it.

"Yep, also with my stuff inside the car" He said.

"Well, since we have nothing else to worry about right now. Let's start making this dull penthouse into my very own bachelor's pad" I smirked and started to walk to the pile of boxes that were beside my door.

"Hello, you must be Ms. Morgenstern. I am Grace Patch, your personal maid" A girl with black eyes and cooper brown hair approached me after I got outside of the Jet. I looked at her with confusion.

"Mr. Morgenstern must have forgotten to tell you that he hired me for you" She added. Okay now I understand.

"So, um, do you know where we're staying?" I asked.

"Yes, the driver is waiting for us right now" She smiled. She looks kind, but I can't trust her that easily. Father must have hired her to monitor all my moves.

"We're here, Ms. Morgenstern" She announced. I looked to my side of the car and I'm in awe. The house was modern and beautiful. It was smaller than my place back in LA, but it still looks marvelous. I was itching to sketch the house. The neighborhood seemed quiet and peaceful, one of the things I want for a neighborhood.

"Ms. Morgenste-"

"Call me Clary, please" I said and gave her a smile. I felt uncomfortable when people call me 'Ms.' I want them to see me as a person that is equal to them.

"Okay, Ms.—Clary" She said. That's a good start. For now, I have a lot of decorating and organizing to do. I want this place to be like home.

"Say, do you know the nearest hardware here?" I turned to her. She looked confused.

"Yes, why is that?"

"Cause we'll be needing a lot of paint" I grinned.

I'm thinking if I should even post the link of Jace and Clary's place. Sorry if it was short D: . Leave a review?