Everyone was getting ready for hunting. Jace was in the weapons room choosing a seraph blade, Isabelle was picking out a long sleeved dress that would cover her marks and Alec was sharpening his arrows. I was looking at myself in the mirror questioning whether I was going to be more of an anchor than a help. But I hesitantly took out my small dagger and thrust it into the side of my 2 inch boots that I choose especially because they weren't as high as Isabelle's other pairs. I wore a tight black cocktail dress that hugged my small body in all the right places. The dress laid just above my knees making my legs looking longer than they were. Isabelle's Boots weren't too overly high which was perfect for me.

"Clary do I have to drag you out of there" Isabella yelled while forcefully opening my door. She gasped and smirked at me "Not too bad. But you sure need help with your makeup"

"I wanted to go natural" I stammered

"You dont seduce demons with "Natural" Isabelle sneered. She tamed my hair , putting pins where she needed to, applied mascara and eyeliner. Than added a splash of colour on my lips. "See, I barely had to do anything and you almost look as good as me"

I sighed than followed her down the stairs into the foyer where Jace and Alec waited. I looked down all the way till Jace lifted my head up and smiled at me.

"You look beautiful" He whispered. I breathed out heavily than followed them down the street to Pandemonium. Luckily for us we didn't have to wait In the line. Jace would always get us in without getting caught.

I shrugged Jace's arm off reluctantly and walked into the crowd of dancers searching everywhere for anything that showed resemblance to a demon. I bumped into someone hard and almost fell back before he swiftly grabbed my arm and stopped me from falling.

"Are you ok there?" This dark brooding male asked. His eyes were piercing blue, and aluminous I looked deeply into them almost memorized by their beauty. He held me firmly than pulled me back up holding my arm for a moment longer than he needed to.

"Yeah I'm fine. Thank you" I stammered. Pushing my way further into the crowd. I could feel him following me so I quickly turned around. Shocked again at how beautiful he was. His hair was dark and his skin a lovely olive tone. His arms were thick and toned the kind of arms you wish you were held in. Clary gritted her teeth. Jace she reminded herself

"I said I'm fine"

"I know, I just...Pardon me my name is Andre Logan and if I may say you look very beautiful tonight" He charmingly smiled. His voice smooth and seductive.

"Thank you but I really should get going"

"Usually when someone introduces themselves they expect a name back" Andre smirked

"Clary. Clary Fairchild" I sighed

"Well Clary I hope to see you around" he picked up my lifeless hand slowly and deliberately kissed it.

I couldn't help blushing. He gave me a smirk than shook his head for me to go. I walked away unsure of why that moment felt so accelerating for me. I spotted Jace, I flushed. Did he see me I worried? I walked over to Isabelle and noticed that she was chatting to a demon. Casually I made my way over there.

"This is my friend Claire" She lied. We always used fake names just in case a demon escaped and warned the others. Even though I found it very stupid. The demon looked at me up and down than smiled slyly.

"Why dont we go somewhere quite" He suggested. Isabelle looked up at me and I nodded solemnly. I could imagian the thoughts going through her head "Easier than I expected" or "If only you knew.."She lead him towards the closet that Jace and Alec were waiting in. Just as I was about to walk down the stairs behind Isabelle and the demon someone grabbed me.

"I Dont think you want to go down there" Andre hissed. Glaring at the demon.

"Excuse me" I snatched my hand back.

"He's dangerous" Andre warned looking straight in my eyes. "Stay here , ill go down" He reached for the door. I gasped than slid between him.

"Uh...no. Its ok really he's a friend of ours" I lied. Andre smugly frowned.

"Un-usual friends you have" He mumbled. "Anyway I thought you had somewhere to go?"

"I do, If you dont mind I really need to get my friend –Alone"

"I'm not letting you go down there" He replied.

"Andre, you dont really have a say"

"well I can tell you dont want me to go down there but I will if you do"

"Why, why do you care?" I asked honestly wanting to know the answer.

he smiled "I wouldn't let any girl walk down there with someone like that guy you're Lucky I was watching you" right when he said that Jace walked through the door looking very worried. He glared at Andre and Andre straightened his posture as if getting ready for battle. I flushed again feeling both embarrassed and guilty.

"Clary were leaving now" Jace said not taking his eyes off of Andre.

"Ok I mumbled. I wrapped my arms through Jace's and pulled him along at first he stayed in place than he looked down at me and moved.

"ill See you around Clary" Andre called knowing fully how much it would stir Jace.

When we were a fair way away from Andre I sneaked a look up at Jace. He was blank his face was firm and expressionless. I cringed. He wore that face when he was angry or hurt , that same face was the face he used to turn me down so many times.

When we got home I dragged Jace into my room and shut the door.

"I'm sorry he wouldn't let me come down" I mumbled

"Who is he?" Jace asked slowly dragging his words.

"Some guy, He's not important. Were you alright without me" I asked stupidly.

"Of course Clary, you're not that much of a loss when it comes to hunting" Jace answered coldly. I scowled at him but he didn't seem to care.

"Jace?"

"I'm going to bed, some of us are beat from training but you wouldn't know" he slammed the door shut. I didn't know whether to cry or be angry at him for being unreasonable. But I did neither. I just threw myself on the bed and fell asleep.