IMOGENE

"AH, much better," Magnus said as I stared out the window which now had a beautiful view of New York.

I watched as Magnus turned around before saying, "Ugh, it's inevitable. After remove, I get the itch to redecorate. Normally, I love a dirty lair, but this one is just sloppy."

Alec gave Magnus a weird look before crossing the room to where the blonde boy, Jace, was standing. It was obvious to everyone, even to me, that Magnus was talking to him.

"I believe in payment for services rendered," Magnus told Isabelle as he held the necklace in his hand; "Thank you for defending the warlocks."

"I couldn't," Izzy told him, trying to sound like she didn't want it but everyone in the room knew she wanted the necklace.

"Oh, but you could and you should. The Lightwoods have been wearing this for years," Magnus said as he walked behind her and put the necklace around Isabelle's neck.

"Besides, this would look silly on your brother," Magnus said as he looked over at the raven-haired boy; "About Alec, is he more of flower or cologne man?"

Clary stood up and asked; "Okay, so how do we summon the memory demon?"

"Are you certain? Summoning such a powerful demon could be lethal," I told her, walking towards her.

"I'll do anything to save my mother," she answered with her voice full of confidence. "Where's the demon?"

"Okay. Pretty boy, get your team ready," Magnus order as he turned towards Jace and Alec.

Jace stepped forward, thinking Magnus was talking to him before saying; "I know what to do."

But Magnus wasn't talking about him as he pushed Jace back. "I'm not talking to you. I'm talking to you."

He pointed a finger at Alec, causing him to smile. Jace looked confused at him, obviously hurt and embarrassed at the same time.

As Magnus and Clary walked off together, I began returning the fallen items from the shelves they belong to. As I was cleaning, I felt someone stand beside me. I looked up to see that it was Alec and I smiled towards him.

"I never got to thank you...for saving my life," I informed him as I tried reaching to place a book on the top shelf, but I fell short.

Grabbing the book from my hand, Alec placed it in its rightful place. Alec then smiled awkwardly at me before walking away to join Isabelle and Jace where they were standing.

"Jocelyn was right. Your artistry is beyond compare," Magnus started as we all entered the room, where we were about to summon the demon.

"I don't know about that," Clary sighed, as she stood up and wipe her hands down on her black dress.

"The only person I've known who can draw as well was Michelangelo," Magnus said, looking at Alec; "Who was excellent in bed, I might add."

Isabelle and I both giggled as we were obviously the only ones noticing that Magnus wanted to sleep with Alec. Even though Magnus and I were legally married, we still had a very open marriage. Sometimes, I would even be his wingman. There was only one incident with another person that caused a rift between us...but that was a long time ago.

"Okay, we're ready now. Everyone take your rightful place on the pentagram," Magnus ordered as the others stood around the pentagram, excluding me as a sixth person wasn't needed.

"We must imitate a bond. Once the bond is sealed, it can't be broken until the demon retreats. No matter what happens, you must not let go of each other's hands," Magnus informed them as he raised his hand, waiting for Alec to take it.

One by one, they joined hands and became connected. When it was Isabelle's turn, she commented on the others reactions to the connection which made me smile; "You people are pathetic."

"I will lead the ceremony and you all must do exactly as I say. The demon's name is Valak and at some point, he will ask for payment in exchange for Clary's memories," Magnus informed them making Jace speak up; "What do you mean? What kind of payment?"

"We'll see. Let us begin," Magnus told them before beginning to chant in Chthonian

"The necklace, it's pulsing," Isabelle spoke, making me notice the red glowing necklace.

The pentagram began to glow and the demon was with them as black smoke came down and entered the circle.

"Valak is among us! Do not break the bond!" Magnus yelled at them as I notice everyone was struggling to keep hold of each other hands.

"Hold on!" Jace ordered to Clary making her cry out; "I'm trying!"

"It's time! The demon demands payment!" Magus yelled at them.

"What does it want?" Alec asked.

"We must each relinquish a memory of the one we love the most!" Magnus answered as Isabelle's memory was first given to the demon,

Her memory was Alec smiling before it was Clary's turn, which was her mother giving her something. Next was Alec which made his eyes widening as a memory of Jace appeared.

"No! It's not true! The demon deceived me!" Alec cried out as he was shocked by Jace being the one he loved the most.

"Do not break the bond!" I yelled at him, but Alec couldn't calm down.

"Alec, it's okay!" Isabella tried to reinsure her brother but he wasn't listening and with a scream, he broke apart, letting the demon to be free.

Letting my eyes turn red and my magic form red smoke around my hands, Magnus and I both used our magic to keep Valak from attacking the others.

"We can't contain the demon much longer!" Magnus called for help as our magic began to weaken.

Alec stood up, but before he could do anything, Jace pushed him which allowed Valak to entangle him in the web of smoke.

"Grab him! Grab him!" Isabelle called out as she held onto Jace's arm along with Alec.

"The demon is growing stronger!" I cried out, almost completely exhausted from overusing my magic.

"Clary! Help us!" Isabelle shouted to Clary who took a seraph blade, ready to end this, but Magnus stopped her, "Clary if you kill the demon, your memories will be lost forever!"

She, however, looked at her blade and stabbed it through the demon. As the demon faded, Jace fell to the floor and wasn't moving as I fell to the floor in exhaustion.

"Jace, oh my God, Jace!" Clary yelled, huddling over his body with Alec and Isabelle while Magnus helped me to my feet.

"Jace, wake up," Alec ordered, standing over his friend.

"Is he going to be alright?" Clary asked worrying asked us making Magnus sigh.

"I don't know. Does he normally just lay like that without moving?" I smacked Magnus on the shoulder which wasn't very hard with what little amount of energy that I had.

Finally, he let out a gasp of air, causing the others to sigh in relief as he slowly sat up. Alec quickly stood up and walked towards the door. I was the first to notice that which made Magnus walk over to the Shadowhunter, with him still holding onto me.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of Alec," Magnus informed him which Alec quickly denied it; "I don't know what you're talking about."

"You will," And with that, Magnus help me out of the room as I stared back at Alec, knowing that he felt guilty about what just happened.