Chapter 9
No Ones POV
Clary had been staring at the box for half an hour now. I know she didn't see it when she left yesterday. She was in to big of a hurry to get to Isabelle's house. When she got home that's a different story. As soon as she walked through the door and set her stuff down she noticed the box. I wish she would hurry and open it. I'm starting to get impatient waiting. I have a half a mind to go in there and open it for her. Unfortunately if I were to do that it would ruin everything I have worked so hard for. So as much as its starting to piss me off I will remain calm and wait on her to open it.
After what felt like hours she finally moves from the living room to the kitchen. Slowly and soundlessly I make my way around the house to watch through one of the windows in the kitchen. I missed her opening the first box. I will see her open this one...
CPOV
I love Izzy to death but that girl could talk. I was so glad to finally get home. We made plans to meet up when she gets back. Unlocking my front door I step in shut the door lay my keys down on the table. Starting to go to my room I stop dead in my tracks. Someone has been in my house. There is a blanket and pillow laid out on the couch as if someone had slept here last night. I know it wasnt Jace he dosent even know where I live. Thats when I see the box. A chill creeps its way up my spine. Another box. This is one in no means is plain like the first box. This one has the whole nine yards. Wrapped in pink gift wrapping paper. A pretty blue bow on top. They really took there time this time.
Walking over to the table I pick the box up not really sure I want to open it. I dont know if I want to know whats in this box. Suddenly Im afraid. I scared for my children the most. Turning the box from side to side I wonder who the hell is doing this and what they want. Why me? Of all people why me? Im nothing special. Certainly not this special. Taking the box and walking to the kitchen table sitting down. I set the box on the table. I take the bow off laying it down. Slowly I peel the wrapping paper from the box. Opening it and looking inside I see a teddy bear and a note. Not paying much attention to the bear I take it and the note out. Setting the bear down I read what the note says this time. I hope you enjoyed the first gift I gave you. Did you figure out what it meant? Wondering how I knew that when you didnt tell a soul? Dont worry all will be revealed soon. Get ready Im coming for you... Laying the paper down I look at the bear again. Then it dawns on me I have seen this bear before. Anna has one just like it she keeps in her baby bed. She sleeps with it. Jumoing up I run to Anna's room and to her bed. Her bear is gone. Of course it is you idiot your holding it in your hand.
I dont like this. I dont like how close this person can get to my children. If he can just walk in here and steal her bear. What else can he do. What else could he take from me and me not know. Grabbing the box and stuffing the bear and note in it. I grab my keys and rush out the door not even bothering to lock it. I have to get to the studio. I have to get to my kids and to Jace. I have to warn him. Oh god what if he has already done something to them to get to me. I need a way to know who this is. I need to talk to them. I will give them anything they want as long as they leave Anna, Jace and Jace alone. Stopping at a red light I text Jace real quick On my way-C...
JPOV
Clary texted me and said she was finally on here way. Im already at the studio I have been here for a few hours. The kids are in the floor playing with there toys. Im watching them play while waiting on thier mother. I have no intentions of working today. I could really careless about the song, my album or the tour coming up. All I care about is Clary and te kids. I have to talk to her when she gets her. I want to show her what I got yesterday night. I have to warn her someone out there is stalking here.
I couldnt handle it if something were to happen to the three of them. They are my life weather Clary belives it or not. Im going to see if she would come live with me or let me live with her. Its the only way I can protect her. I cant protect her living on the other side of town. Clary is stubbron though. i expect her to put up a fight. I am the last person on earth she would ever want to live with again. I will do anything to agree to it. Its not like I want her to stay in my room, well I do but not like this. I just want to keep them safe. She has to understand that. If Im lucky though I doubt it at the very least she might let me stay in the guest room at hr house. I alomost forgot about the unwanted memories from my house. Of course she wont want to stay there. Its still worth a Shot.
I look up at the clock its been twenty minutes since Clary texted me she should be here already. About that time Clary literally runs through the door holding some kind of box. Dropping it to the floor she runs to Anna and Jack scopping them up and hugging then tightly to her chest, tears streaming down her face. After a few minutes She sets the kids down picking the box up and making her way over to me. "Are you okay Clary?" I ask her. She silently shakes her head. "Whats wrong?" She looks up at me with tear filled eyes and wraps her arms around me giving me a hug after realising what she had done she lets go. "Im sorry Jace. I was just so relived to see you and the kids was alright." She says. Why would she think something was wrong? Then I think about the pictures at the same time Clary and I say "I need to talk to you. I think or life is in danger." Wait so she already knows? 'What do you mean Clary. You go first." "No Jace you first my story is longer." "Mine can wait please Clary. Something happened I can see it on your face. You first." I tell her as we sit down. "Okay but its a long story." She says. "I have all the time in the world." I tell her truthfully. Id sit her all day if thats what it took waiting for Clary to tell me whats happened to her. I mean she has never touched me since that night I tried to talk her into staying. So that right there tells me something has her really shaken up. Watching the tears fall down her face. Watching her shake and seeing the scared look in her eyes just breaks my heart all over again.
Sorry I havent updated in a few days I have been extremely busy. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Only 2 or 3 more to go before the big reveal. Thank you to everyone who has read reviewed followed and favorited my story. It means a lot to me.
Disclamier: I do not own The Mortal Instrument.
