Hey guys! I had loads of fun writing this chapter! Mostly because it took me a while to write and I think it's longer than usual but maybe not lol I don't know. But before I start, there's something I want to tell you guys. I've been getting some requests to write a chapter in Jace's POV. And I'm starting to think that I will. But here's the catch. I'll only post it if I get some votes on my poll! There's still time! Vote please!

"Now, Clary," Luke said, placing his hands on my shoulders, "this is important. You're not safe outside anymore. I need you to stay here until Jocelyn and I figure things out."

My first thought was to wrench out of his grasp and storm out. But after Luke had finally been honest with me, I knew I had to return the favor by listening to his side of things.

"Why can't I stay at Simon's?" I asked patiently.

"Because they don't know what's going on. They can't protect you like we can."

"I can take care of myself." That was my automatic response. But I realized I couldn't just as Luke said it.

"No, you can't."

"Then teach me how." I was whining. God, I felt like a little kid.

Luke sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Even if he did," Maia answered for him, "it would take days which means you'd be staying here anyway."

"I'm not staying here with that bitch," I snapped.

"That bitch is your mother," Luke retorted.

"Who you almost attacked, Werewolf." I swallowed after the word slipped out of my mouth. Luke and Maia were werewolves. Downworlders as Magnus had called them.

I was being raised by a Shadowhunter and a Werewolf. This ought to be good.

"Magnus told you, didn't he?" Maia said with a small smirk.

"Essentially."

"You're staying here," Luke said putting us back on track.

Again, I paused, trying to think of a way that I could come to an agreement with Luke. I didn't like fighting with him. Especially now that I knew he wasn't human. Then again, neither was I.

I could tell Luke about Jace but I wasn't so sure Jace was ready to know. He wasn't the one those demons were after. It was me. And for all I know, they've seen me with him and now they know how to get my attention.

Sighing, I stood up. "I'm sorry, but I can't stay." I walked to the door but Maia caught up to me and put herself in front of it and looked at with absolute incredulity.

"Clary, c'mon. We're only trying to keep you safe."

"I know." But I have to protect someone too.

"If it's Jocelyn," Luke said from behind me, "we'll figure something out. I can talk to her and-"

"It's not her."

"Then what is it?"

I pressed my lips together into a thin line as I looked back from Luke to Maia. Finally, I pushed past her and walked out.

The sun was still out. For the most part, I was safe. Until it was dark. But I wasn't stupid. I assumed everyone was a threat. Maia and Luke said I was being watched. I know I was. I could feel it. I've always felt it.

Finally, I was back at Simon's. I opened the door, took a quick look around outside to make sure no one was there, then I closed it.

"You were gone for a while."

I turned around and saw Simon trotting down the steps. "Yeah." I looked at the time. It was quarter to four.

"Is everything ok?"

I nodded. "Yeah, everything's fine. We just talked." Nervously, I ran a hand through my hair and hoped Simon didn't pick up on it. "Well, I'm going upstairs, I'm tired." Shuffling past him, hurried up to the guest room and closed the door.

I sat down on the bed and tried to take a deep breath. Everything was ok. Jace and I were going on that date. We would be safe. I'd find a way.

I had just gotten my heart rate down reasonably when my phone rang. I answered thinking it was Jace. "Hello?"

"Clary? Are you ok?"

I blinked and checked the caller id and found that it wasn't Jace. "Magnus?"

"Yeah, it's me. What's going on?"

"Uh, nothing much. Why?"

Magnus was quiet for a while. "I don't know. Something just feels off to me."

I didn't say anything after that. I just sat there, trying to decide whether I should tell Jace or not. Honestly, it didn't seem like anything had changed. But everyone else could obviously tell.

"Did you use the Memory rune?" he asked carefully."

"No," I said. "But Luke told me everything."

"So, now they know."

I stood up, my heart beginning to race again. "Now who knows? Magnus, you freaking me out, what's going on?"

"Valentine."

"Is he one of the guys following me?" I asked, panting slightly.

"Well, the Nephilim think so, but the Clave says we can't take him down with no evidence."

"The Clave?"

Magnus sighed. "You still have a lot left to learn. It's a long story, I'll tell you some other time."

I nodded and cleared my throat. "Magnus, am I safe?"

"Depends. Where are you?"

"Simon's."

Magnus made a grunting noise. "Then no. But if you really want to stay there, I say you should put some runes on."

Runes! I had completely forgot about them! "Which ones?"

"You don't know them. I'll have to show them to you."

I narrowed my eyes even though he couldn't see. "I think I can handle it, Magnus. Tell me what they're called."

"Actually, it's only one."

"Magnus!"

"Ok, ok! It's called the Deflect rune."

The rune popped into my head. I studied the lines for a few moments before I let it disappear. "Ok. Thanks, Magnus."

"Clary, what are you about to do?"

"Go out."

"Don't do anything stupid, ok?"

I rolled my eyes. "I'll try to keep it to a minimum."

"Thanks."

I hung up and then drew the rune in my sketchbook.

At five thirty, I had my hair curled, my teeth were brushed and I was wearing my denim dress and sandals.

I grabbed my stele and put it in my purse. I wasn't sure if it was permanent or temporary so I decided to draw it once Jace and I were about to leave. I didn't want it to lose its power at the worst possible moment.

When I went downstairs, I almost expected Simon to be there. He'd been acting so weird today. But instead of him, I saw Ms. Lewis.

"Oh, it's you."

She chuckled and put her book down. "We were you expecting someone else?"

I laughed. "No, I just thought you were Simon."

"Oh, he's out with his band. He said he got another gig somewhere."

"He did? Why didn't he tell me?"

She shrugged. "Maybe he forgot."

I nodded and walked to the door.

"Where are you off to? You look rather nice."

I smiled. "A date."

She smiled. "Ok. Have fun."

I left and ran to Jace's house, partly because I was afraid of being caught without any runes and partly because I couldn't wait any longer see him.

When I got to Jace's house, I rang the doorbell.

Jace answered a few seconds later and pulled me inside. He smiled and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "Hey."

I swallowed and instantly forgot about all of my worries. "Hi."

"My mom is just finishing up in the kitchen."

I followed him to the kitchen.

"Mom, you remember, Clary, right?"

Maryse smiled. "Yes, I remember. It's nice to see you again, Clary."

"You too, Maryse."

"Why don't the two of you grab a seat at the table while I get the dinner on the table."

I sat down in one of the chairs and Jace helped his mother carry the dinner. Then he sat down next to me.

"So, you two are going to see a movie together?" Maryse asked.

I nodded as Jace said, "Yeah, we're hoping to. Clary refused to choose what movie to see so we have to go look at the times."

I glared at him. "Well, you didn't help the situation."

Jace crossed his arms. "Clary, it's tradition to let the girl pick."

"I didn't want you to be bored if you didn't like the movie."

He rolled his eyes. "God, you are so stubborn."

"Look who's talking."

Maryse giggled as she watched us bicker.

I smiled at Jace and elbowed him playfully.

Maryse seemed nice. But there were times when she began to lecture Jace about the things he didn't do that were supposed to be done. She was strict too. And it made me wonder what the reason was for not telling Jace about what he was. And that made me angry with her. But I tried to keep my cool throughout dinner.

When we were finished, Jace and I excused ourselves to his room so we could look at the movie times.

"Are you ok?" Jace asked as he turned on his laptop. "You seemed kind of quiet."

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Do you still wanna go tonight?"

I laughed at his serious face. "Jace, I'm fine, I promise."

"Ok, just making sure."

After a few more minutes of bickering, we decided on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

"So, we've got about fifteen minutes to waste," Jace said shutting his laptop off. "What should we do?"

I shrugged. "What do you want to do."

We ended up taking turns playing Temple Run on my iPod. And by quarter after seven, we were ready to leave.

"Oh, Jace."

He turned. "Yeah?"

I took out my stele. "Just to make sure that we're safe, can I put a rune on you?"

"Oh, smart thinking. Which one is it?" he asked.

"It's called a Deflect rune." When I was done drawing it on his arm, I watched as it shimmered gold and then dissolved into his skin.

I drew it on my arm and the two of us watched it again.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to that," Jace laughed.

I laughed. "C'mon, before we're late."

We said goodbye to Maryse, and then left.

We managed not to set any car alarms off as we turned the corner, thank God.

"So how are things going with your parents?" Jace asked.

"Well, things are still a little weird with my mom. But my step-dad and I have made amends."

"That's good."

"Oh, and you'll never believe this." I tried to laugh but it didn't come out right.

"What?"

"He's a werewolf."

Jace gave me a weird look. "Your step-dad?"

"Yep. I can honestly say I was raised by wolf."

"He's good, right?"

I nodded. "Yeah, he and his pack are on our side. They help us fight the demons."

"Good." He sighed. "Are there any other supernatural creatures I should know about?"

I thought for a minute. "I told you about the vampires, warlocks and downworlders, right?"

"They sound familiar, yeah."

"Then, no." That was a lie. There was one more supernatural creature I learned. Us.

"What about your Warlock/therapist. Did he tell you anything?"

"He checks up on me every now again. But no, not really. The only thing he told me today was the Deflect rune."

"Oh. I wish we could just hurry up and figure out what exactly is going on."

I swallowed and added a soft, "Yeah." I felt guilty for keeping this from him. I just wanted this night to be great.

The guy at the stand almost didn't let us in. And by us, I mean me. Jace was tall, muscled and looked like he shaved his chin every day. Me? I was short, flat-chested and my red hair made me look like a seven year old.

But with Jace's help, we got in. He got us a bucket of popcorn and then we went in to find some good seats.

Jace poked fun at me for looking too young during the previews but once the movie, I got him to shut the hell up.

I was entranced in the movie. I had read the books so I knew what was going on. But Jace was confused at some parts and I had to help explain.

But the funniest part was when they started shooting at Mikael. Jace jumped and ended up spilling the popcorn everywhere. I just died in my chair. The people around us glared at me for laughing so loud. I tried to be quiet but it was merely impossible.

When I got my giggles under control, I whispered in his ear, "Are you sure you're not too young for this movie?"

"Fuck you," he whispered back to me.

Smiling, I turned my eyes back to the movie.

After the movie ended, Jace complained on the way out about how the ending sucked.

"Seriously, what kind of ending was that? The girl has to get the guy!"

I laughed. "You have to wait for the next one. Or you could just read the book."

"Maybe I will."

"See? The ending can't be so bad if it's got you hooked."

We had only been walking for a few seconds when my arm started to burn. "Ouch."

"What's wrong?"

The Deflect rune was glowing on my arm.

"Why is it doing that?" Jace asked.

"I don't know."

"Clary, watch out!"

I didn't need Jace's warning. I had dodged the demon's blow. I'm not sure how. I think the Deflect rune was guiding my moves.

"Run!"

Jace grabbed my wrist and we broke out in a sprint. His rune was glowing too. He twisted into a different direction when the demon lunged for him. And along the way, I had did one of those dive-n-rolls that you only see Laura Croft do.

When Jace's house was in sight, I could see Maryse at the door, yelling at us to hurry up. We got inside and she expertly swung her sword around until the demons turned into a puddle of black blood.

"Take Clary to your room and close the door!" Maryse yelled.

"What about you?" Jace asked in a panic.

"I'll be fine! Just go!"

Jace grabbed my wrist again and took me to his room and closed the door. The burning in my arm stopped which helped me relax a little.

We sat down on the bed.

I swallowed and decided it was time to tell him. "Jace?"

"Yeah?" He was scared. But I could tell he was trying to hold himself together.

I bit my lip as I tried to gather up the courage. But then Maryse walked in.

"They're gone for now." She sat down next to me and opened her mouth to say something but Jace interrupted her.

"Wait, Mom. She's trying to tell me something."

"Is it that important?" she asked almost annoyed.

I looked at her and I guess she could tell that I knew everything.

"Go ahead."

I faced Jace. "Promise me you won't get mad."

Jace crossed his arms and furrowed his brows together. "I'll try."

I sighed. "I lied to you."

His eyes widened, and then they glowed and ugly golden brown. He was pissed. "About what?"

"On the way to the movies, you asked if I learned about any other supernatural creatures. And I did."

His eyes lightened up slightly. "Well, that's not that big of a deal."

"Actually, it is. I know what we are."

His angry face returned. "How long have you known? Were you planning on keeping it a secret from me the whole time?" He looked up at his mother. "And you! You must've known too! The way you took those demons out!"

Maryse didn't say anything to my disappointment. I thought she would take the wheel from there, but no. She was going to make me tell him.

"I've only known for a couple hours. And I know I should've told you from the start but I didn't want to ruin our night!"

"Don't you think that this is more important than some stupid date?" he yelled. "What the hell, Clary?"

A stupid date. He thought this was a stupid date. "I'm leaving." I stood up and marched towards the door but Jace stepped into my path.

"So, what? You're just gonna lie to me and never tell me the truth?"

I glared at him. "Figure it out yourself, you dick! I'm not telling you shit anymore!" I moved to step around him but he grabbed my wrist, harder than before and threw me down onto the bed.

"Ok, Jace. You're going too far," Maryse warned.

"Fuck you!" he screamed. "You lied to me too! Eighteen years and you made me believe I was schitzo!"

I had to admit, he was right about Maryse. But for some reason, I got so mad, I stood up and slapped him in the face so hard, there was a welt in the shape of my finger on his temple.

I easily walked past him, down the stairs and had my hand on the doorknob when Jace spun me around.

"Wait, Clary."

Looking at him, his eyes were golden again. "I'm sorry."

I crossed my arms and tried to glare at him without letting the tears build up in my eyes. I had the tendency to cry when I was angry.

"I'm sorry I got mad at you and I sure as hell shouldn't have touched you like that."

"No," I retorted, "you shouldn't have. And if you think you're gonna charm your way into making me forgive you, you're sorely mistaken."

"At least tell me."

I already knew that I was going to. But I sat there with my weight shifted onto one foot and my arms crossed acting like it took me a while to decide. "Fine." The only reason why I did was because I didn't want that bitch to tell him. I wanted him to need me. Yeah, I know how bad that sounds but I was pissed.

This time, I dragged him to the couch. I sat as far away from him as I could get. And when I told him, I wasn't gentle. I just told him straight-forwardly not giving him time to let the information sink in.

"We're called Nephilim. But the more modern term is Shadowhunter. We were created by the Angel Raziel which you already know. We were born to protect the humans from demons like the ones your mother fought."

"Wait, wait, slow down," Jace said frustrated.

"No," I said and then I kept going, not stopping to think of what to say. I felt like I had memorized my whole speech. "The runes that we use enhance our abilities which is why they're so important to us."

Jace stared at me, eyes dazed as he tried to piece it all together. I almost wanted to smirk at his expression but I thought that was too cruel and stuck with my glare.

"Oh and one more thing," I added. "There's someone after me named Valentine, so I wouldn't think about going outside. Goodnight." I stood up and walked to the door. I opened it and was ready to step outside when someone slammed the door shut.

I turned around, so sure it was Jace and opened my mouth to scream profanities about him but stopped when I saw it was Maryse.

"You're not going anywhere," she said. "It's too dangerous. You're staying here."

I scoffed. "No, I'm not."

Maryse gave me a sympathetic look. I wanted to tell her I didn't need her pity but I bit my tongue to keep from saying it. "I know you're upset with Jace and you have every right to be. But don't put yourself in danger because of him." She turned around to talk to Jace. "Take her to the guest room please, while I call your father."

"No, thanks," I said hatefully. "I'll find it myself."

Maryse sighed as I started up the stairs. "It's the last room at the end of the hall."

I didn't thank her. I just followed her directions to the room. Just as I sat down on the bed, the door was ripped open and in came Maia.

"What kind of shit have you gotten yourself into?" she demanded. Her eyes were gold for a second and then they turned brown. She had shifted.

"You're arms bleeding," I said as I walked up to her. "Are you ok?"

"I'll heal in a minute. But what the hell? I thought Luke and I told you to stay out of trouble?"

I sat down on the bed. "I know, I'm sorry."

Maia sighed and sat down next to me. "I'm just glad your ok."

"I'm sorry I made you go through all this trouble just to get to me."

She shrugged. "It was no biggie."

I looked down at her arm and sat that the cut was just a pink scar now.

I gasped as I thought of something.

"What is it?"

"Simon! Where is he?"

Maia's eyes widened. "Oh, God. I think he's performing at the Pandemonium."

"We have to go!"

We sprinted down the steps.

"Where are you going?" Jace asked.

"None of your business."

"It is my business," he said. "I'm a shadowhunter, remember?"

I glared at him. "Move!"

"Not until you tell me where you're going."

"To go save my friend, thank you very much!"

"I'm coming with you."

I shoved him out of my way. "No, you're not."

Maia and I left the house but Jace followed us.

"God, you're even more stubborn than she is," Maia said to Jace.

I ignored the both of them and ran. Of course then Camille skidded in front of us in her red Lamborghini. "Get in!" she shouted.

The three of us jumped into the car.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"Pandemonium Club." I almost expected her to yell at me because I wanted to go back to the place she told me specifically not to go to but instead, she stomped on the gas pedal. She ran red lights, cut drivers off and broke every driving law there was until we were in front of the building.

"Hurry up," she said.

"You stay," I growled at Jace. And this time he actually did.

Maia and I ran inside. She stopped to ask the owner if Simon and his band was still here but I ran straight to the backstage. I sighed in relief when I saw Simon putting his guitar away.

I ran to him and surprised him by jumping into his arms.

"Clary?"

"I'm so glad you're ok!"

Simon put me back down on my feet. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"Si!" Maia did the same thing by throwing herself at him.

"What's going on?" he asked.

"It's a long story," Maia and I said simultaneously. "Clary, have Camille take you back to Jace's house while I talk to Simon."

"Are you sure? I can tell him if you want."

"No, I need you to be safe. I'll watch out for him, I promise."

"Ok. Thanks, Maia. Be careful."

"You too."

I walked out from backstage and waved goodbye to the owner.

He smiled and nodded toward me.

Outside, Camille was smoking a cigarette as she leaned against the car.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

She blow the smoke out and waved her hand to keep from getting it in my face and then put the butt out. "Nothing. Get in."

I climbed back into the passenger seat.

"Where's wolf-girl?" she asked as she started the engine.

"She's taking Simon home. It's just us."

"Good."

We sped back to Jace's house. I thought she was going to drive away after driving off after dropping us off. But instead, she stopped the engine and walked with us to the house.

Maryse was waiting for us. "I thought I said not to leave this house."

"It was an emergency," Jace said.

She rolled her eyes at us and locked her eyes on Camille who was standing just outside the door. I guess she knew who she was because she invited her inside.

Camille stepped inside and closed the door behind us. "Don't worry, I caught them before they did anything stupid."

"Thank you."

Camille stared at Jace for the longest time. Jace began to fidget next to me.

"Why is she staring at me?"

I didn't answer. I was still angry. But even though I was confused as to why Camille was looking at him so awkwardly, I was glad she did. I wanted him to feel uncomfortable.

"I'll keep watch of the house tonight," she said. "But I have to be back at my place by dawn."

"I understand," Maryse said. "I'll have the kids in the Institute tomorrow so you won't have to worry."

"Institute?" Jace and I said together.

Like a mental institute? I thought we were already past the my-kids-are-crazy stage.

"Good," Camille said. She looked at me. "I'll go to Simon's and then to your apartment to get your clothes."

I stared at her with a hurt expression. "Camille! I'm not crazy!"

She lifted a brow at me and then laughed. "No, no, don't worry. It's not the Looney bin. You're fine, I promise."

I was glad it wasn't the "Looney bin" but I still had no idea where I was being taken tomorrow.

Maryse walked Camille out and thanked her again. "Guys, go get some sleep."

Silently, we walked up the steps. But I knew I wasn't going to be able to sleep. Not after all that happened today.

So, I took out my sketchbook and my iPod and began to draw while listening to Death of Me by Red.

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