Authors Note:
Wow, I am so sorry it took me so long, but here is a new update! Being on break really gives me a lot of time to write, and I'm glad because I get to give you all what you want, and no make you wait so long! Like I said before, this story is probably coming to an end soon, but I appreciate every single of you that takes the time to read it! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)
Chapter Twenty Four
Time Jump – Two Years Later
Clary POV:
I walked down stairs and grabbed the mail from the ground. I was flipping through it when I saw the two letters. I let out a shriek and everyone came running.
"What's wrong?" Jace asked.
"Guess who got their letters!" I said and the girls ran towards me and grabbed them.
"Harlyn, this ones yours." Embry said as they swapped letters. Jace out his arm around me and I leaned into his side.
"Well, what does it say?" I asked.
"I'm meeting my soulmate at the pond at 7." Harlyn said.
"And I'm meeting mine at the park at 6." Embry said.
"No fair. You get to meet yours first!" Harlyn said and I laughed.
"Well, you are the oldest. Only makes sense that I get to meet my soulmate first." Embry said and we all laughed.
Everyone sat at the table for breakfast as we ate and talked about their soulmates. They were nervous, but also really excited, and I couldn't blame them. They were looking forward to meeting them for about a year now, and getting that letter was thrilling. After breakfast they said they were going over to visit Rider and Lena. They ran out of the house and that just left Jace and I alone. We started cleaning up the kitchen when the phone rang, and Jace picked it up.
"Hello?" He said. "Hey mom." He said. "What do you mean?" He asked sounding concerned. "When did this happen?" Jace asked. "Oh god. This is a nightmare." He said. "Alright, thanks for telling me." He said. "Yea, love you too." He said and he hung up.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Some kid broke into the Silent Brothers meeting house and trashed the whole thing." He said.
"Oh my god." I said.
"It happened in the middle of the night so nobody was there. Your dad and Jonathan are currently there now making sure everything is processed." He said and I nodded.
"Do you need to go?" I asked.
"Yea. My dad is going to go as well." He said and I nodded. "Tell the girls I'm sorry if I don't make it back before they leave. This is the last thing I want to do on this day, but I can't not go." He said and I smiled.
"They'll understand. Plus they will probably be thrilled that you won't grill them." I said and he laughed.
"I'm going to try and make it back before dinner, but if I can't I'll call." He said and I smiled.
"Sounds good." I said. He leaned forward and kissed me. "I love you."
"I love you too." He said. "I'm going to get changed and than I'm off." He said and I nodded before he went upstairs. I continued to clean up. He came back downstairs like 15 minutes later. "Okay, I'll be back later."
"Be safe!" I said and he laughed.
"Aren't I always?" He said and I smiled. "Love you!" He called.
"Love you too!" I yelled back before I heard the door close. I finished loading the dishwasher and made my was into the living room. I didn't have anything planned for today so I was going to veg on the couch for the remainder of the day and just relax because it's been a long time since I've done that.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Clary POV:
Lena and Izzy came over to help Harlyn and Embry get ready for their night, and I was in the kitchen making dinner. The phone rang and I put down my spatula and picked it up.
"Hello?" I answered.
"Hey babe." I heard Jace said.
"I'm taking it you aren't coming home." I said and he sighed.
"They did a number on this place." Jace said. "I wish I could leave but I can't." He said.
"I understand." I said.
"How are the girls?" He asked.
"Currently getting their outfits ready with Izzy and Lena." I said. "They are super excited."
"I can't wait to hear all about it when I get home." Jace said and I smiled.
"Well, get back to work and I'll see you later." I said.
"Tell the girls I love them and that everything will be okay." He said.
"Of course." I said.
"And I love you too." He said and I smiled.
"I love you too." I said and than we hung up. I finished dinner and than I heard the footsteps making their way down the stairs. Lena and Izzy made their way into the kitchen first. "How are they?"
"Nervous, but excited." Lena said. "Harlyn is actually stoked. Embry not so much."
"Harlyn loves surprises. Embry doesn't." I said and they laughed. "So this is like a dream come true for Harlyn and Embry's worse fear."
"That will go away real quick." Lena said.
"If they have a soulmate they life." Izzy chimed in.
"Way to make this night even more nerve wracking." Embry said. I turned around and she looked lovely.
"You look beautiful sweetheart." I said.
"I look ridiculous." She said.
"Nonsense." Izzy said. "You look great."
"Can I bail?" Embry said and I smiled.
"No. You're going to meet your soulmate tonight sweetheart." I said and she groaned. I looked at the clock and back at her. "You might want to head over there sweetie."
"Just send me to my death." Embry said and I pulled her into a hug.
"Don't write him off just yet." I said and I felt her nod. "Dad says he loves you and that everything will be okay. And I love you and I agree with dad." I said and she laughed.
"I'll be back later." She said as she walked out of the house. I watched her go and than looked at Izzy and Lena.
"God I hope she likes him." I said and they laughed.
"Only time will tell." Izzy said.
Harlyn came down next and she looked just as good as Embry. She had the biggest smile on her face and I could tell she was supped excited.
"Did Embry leave?" She asked.
"Yea. About 15 minutes ago." I said.
"Damn. I wanted to see her out." Harlyn said.
"She's nervous enough. You wouldn't have made that worse." I said and she nodded. "You excited?"
"Super excited." She said and I laughed. "I can't believe I have to wait so long before I leave though."
"You have like…." I checked my watch. "20 minutes."
"And that's long enough. I've waited 18 years for this." She said and I laughed.
"You'll survive." I said and she smiled.
We sat down at the table and Harlyn picked at her food until it was time for her to leave. She kept eyeing the clock up and the minute the clock struck 6:45 she jumped out of her seat.
"I'll see you later mom!" She called as she ran out of the house.
"Love you!" I said and the door slammed. I looked at Lena and Izzy and they laughed. "She's eager."
"That's Harlyn for you." Lena said and I smiled. "I should get home. Rider is probably wondering where I am."
"Thanks for helping with the girls sweetie." I said and she gave me a hug.
"No problem." She said and she left. Izzy and I were standing in the kitchen and I looked at her and smiled.
"You need to be home anytime soon?" I asked.
"Simon and Maverick are out with Alec and Seth bonding in the wilderness thing, so I'm all alone tonight." Izzy said.
"Wine and movies?" I asked and she laughed.
"Sounds perfect." She said. I grabbed the bottle of wine and two glasses and we made our way into the living room. I put the TV on and she poured us a glass and we sat on that couch and enjoyed our time together, something that has been long overdue and much needed.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Jace POV:
I got home and I was exhausted. I opened the door and I heard the TV on. I walked into the living room and Clary and Izzy were both passed out, with an empty bottle of wine. I walked over and grabbed the two glasses, and the bottle and put them in the kitchen before making my way back out to them and kneeled in front of Clary. I rubbed her leg until she stirred awake.
"Hey." She said and I smiled.
"Hey. You two look like you had a fun night." I said and she smiled.
"We had a much needed girls night." She said and I smiled. "Are the girls not back yet?" She asked.
"It's only 10. Their curfew isn't until 11." I said and she nodded. Izzy started to stir and I looked over.
"What time is it?" She asked.
"10." I said and she nodded.
"I should get home." Izzy said as she stood up but stumbled.
"Crash in a guest room." I said and she nodded. She made her way upstairs and I looked back at Clary. "How much did she have to drink?" I asked.
"Way more than me. She' had probably 2/3's of the bottle." She said and I laughed.
"Do you want to wait up for the girls?" I asked.
"I do. I want to hear how it went." She said and I nodded. I grabbed the blanket and she curled into my side. We watched TV until we heard the front door open and in walked Harlyn and Embry.
"How did it go?" I asked.
"Interesting." Harlyn said.
"How so?" Clary asked.
"He just wasn't what I was expecting." Harlyn said.
"And what's he like?" I asked.
"Well, since my flaws include my sever lack of artistic skill and cooking, I was half expecting someone like Uncle Simon." Harlyn said and we laughed.
"And is he not like Uncle Simon?" Clary asked.
"Not at all. He's dreadful at sports, and not musically inclined, but he's super sweet, and nothing like I pictured him physically." Harlyn said.
"What's he look like?" Embry asked.
"He's tall. He has black hair and hazel eyes. He isn't lanky, but nicely built." Harlyn described. "Most importantly, he's really nice."
"Mine couldn't be any different than yours." Embry said and Harlyn laughed.
"What's your guy like?" Clary asked.
"Two words." Embry said. "Lucas Holland."
"No freaking way." Harlyn said.
"Yes freaking way." Embry said.
"Who is Lucas Holland?" Clary asked.
"Like the hottest guy in the society." Harlyn said. "He's on the football team, and the baseball team. Not to mention he's pretty great at art." Harlyn said. "I can't believe he's your soulmate."
"Trust me. I was just as shocked when I showed up and he was there." Embry said.
"What's he look like?" Clary asked.
"Very built. Blonde hair, crystal blue eyes." Embry said.
"Is he a nice guy?" I asked because I'll be damned if my girls is stuck with a douche.
"He was very sweet to me tonight." Embry said. "Don't worry daddy. You know I won't let him get away with any shit." She said and I smiled.
"That's my girl." I said as I stood up with Clary. We gave them bot hugs and I smiled. "Get some rest. You both had a pretty jam packed day." I said and they nodded.
"Night guys." They said at the same time. They walked upstairs and I put my arm around Clary.
"If one of them so much as breathes funny around them, they are going to wish they didn't have a flaw." I said and Clary laughed.
"They are big girls babe. They can handle themselves. Plus they are stuck with them. We can't do much about it." She said.
"Doesn't mean I won't use my authority to scare them shitless." I said and she leaned up and kissed my cheek.
"I didn't doubt it for a moment." She said and I smiled. "Come on, it's late." She said and we started making our way to our room. When we passed by Embry's room we heard giggling and I knew they were gushing about tonight and it made me happy that they were actually getting along with their soulmates, but they would always be my little girls, and in my eyes, no one would ever be good enough for them.