Authors Note:

I know it's kinda short, but I couldn't give it all away! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)

Chapter Eleven

Clary POV:

When Jace told us that his mom invited us back to his house for lunch after the service I was shocked. He assured us that Maryse and Robert were going to be on their best behavior, and that if we felt uncomfortable we could leave. I was nervous because I've already had a run in with Maryse, and it wasn't pleasant. She didn't like me, she made that clear, and I didn't know how she felt about me breaking up with Jace, and walking into uncharted territory wasn't something I was used too, and that scared me.

We got to his house and we walked in and heard lower chatter. Jace led us into the kitchen where his whole family was sitting. Once we entered everyone stopped talking and looked towards us. I was surprised to see Simon there, but he got up and made his way over to us and gave me a big hug.

"I'm so sorry Clary." He said and I nodded.

"Thanks Si." I said and he pulled away from me. He made his way back over to Izzy. Maryse stood up and smiled at us.

"We're sorry for your lose." I said.

"Really?" I asked because I just didn't want to deal with bullshit today.

"I really am." She said. "Losing someone is never easy, and I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a brother." She said.

"It sucks. That's how it feels." I said and she nodded.

"Retract the claws Clarissa." Sebastian said. "They welcomed us into their home, no need to get snippy."

"She has ever right to be snippy. I'm afraid I wasn't too polite during our first meeting." Maryse said.

"You mean when you told me my family was worthless, and not worth your families time?" I said and she looked down.

"I shouldn't have said anything like that." She said. "I was allowing others to contort my feelings towards your family when I should have gotten the chance to know you personally."

"You said some pretty messed up stuff." I said and she nodded.

"I know. And I'm not asking for your forgiveness." She said. "But you are important to Jace, and Jace is important to us." She explained. "And if Jace tells me that you are a good, and trustworthy family, I believe him."

"I'm not mad at you." I said after a minute, and it seemed to catch her off guard. "If I was mad at every person who thought my family was trash, damn would I be mad like 24/7 at the entire town." I said with a laugh. "Just don't judge a book by its cover next time. Sometimes the outside might be rough, but the content is good inside." She walked over to me hesitantly and pulled me into a hug slowly. I was surprised but hugged her back regardless.

"Thank you." She said and I smiled.

"No problem." I said. "By the way, this is my family. This is my older brother Sebastian, my little brother Julian, and my little sister Emma." I explained.

"It's wonderful to meet you all. Max here is close to your age." She said as she pointed to the little boy. "Max sweetie, why don't you take Julian and show him the basement." Max walked over and guided Julian out of the room. Emma walked over to Jace who picked her up and we all got settled in the living room. Today was a weird and emotional day, but sitting in this house, in Jace's arms was something I would never take for granted, and I was thankful that he was here for us.

Time Jump – Later That Night

Clary POV:

Jace drive us all home, well not Julian. Max had invited him to stay for a sleepover, and we were more than willing to say yes. He needed something good today. Emma was asleep, so Seb took her inside and was grabbing Julian some stuff so Jace and I waited outside.

"Thank you for today." I said and he smiled.

"No need to thank me." He said.

"But it means a lot to me, and my family." I said.

"You know I'd do anything for you." He said and I smiled.

"Hey you." We heard and we turned around to see a couple men walking towards us. "You Jon's little sister?" He asked.

"Who wants to know?" I shot back.

"He owe me money." He said.

"That's not my problem." I said.

"Just tell Jon to give me my money, and I'll leave." He said.

"Jon's dead." I said.

"Than it is your problem." The guy said.

"Look, whatever Jon owes you, we don't have." I said and he held a gun out.

"I want my money." He said.

"And I don't have it." I said.

"Clary." I heard Jace say.

"Well that's too damn bad." The guy said. "Unless you want to make a trade."

"What kind of trade?" I asked.

"A night with you." He said as he licked his lips.

"Ew." I said and his eyes darkened.

"Than give me my money." He said as he raised the gun again.

"What part of I don't have it don't you understand?" I said. The next thing I know there was a loud bang, and I felt something hot burning through my skin.

"Clary!" I heard Jace scream but it sounded muffled like I was under water, and than I was on the ground.

Jace POV:

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" I yelled and they ran away. "Clary, open your eyes baby. Let me see those emerald greens." I said and her eyes opened slightly.

"Jace." She mumbled.

"I'm here." I said.

"I'm so cold." She said.

"It's okay." I picked up my phone and called 911.

"911, what's your emergency?" The woman asked.

"My girlfriend was shot." I said.

"I'll send dispatchers right away." She said and I hung up.

"What the fuck happened?" Seb said as he ran out of the house.

"Jon owed some guys money. Clary told them she didn't have it, and they offered an exchange. A night with her for fulfilling the debt, but Clary said no and he shot her." I explained.

"What the fuck?" Seb said.

"I called 911. They should be here soon." I said and he nodded.

"Jace, I'm so cold." Clary said again.

"You're going to be okay baby. Just hang on. An ambulance is on it's way." I said.

"I'm tired." She said as her eyes closed.

"Don't close your eyes Clary." I said but they shut. "Clary, open those eyes." I said but she was unresponsive. I didn't even hear the sirens because I was so distraught with Clary not waking up. Seb tore me away from her when the EMT's came to help her. When they loaded her into the ambulance and drove away everything hit me.

"Jace, come on. I'll take you to the hospital. But do you mind if I drop Emma off at your house first?" Seb asked and I just shook my head. "Get in your car. I'll get Emma and we'll leave soon." He said and I nodded. He left and I sat in the car thinking about how I might lose Clary. I just got her back, and I might lose her all over again. This time for good.