We then talk a little bit more on this everything. Then we all headed back to the Institute. Maia and Jordan headed to Luke. I told Maia that she can let Luke know. But ask him not to tell my mom. I was just lost in my own word.
When we got back to the Institute, I could see Luke waiting for us with Maryse. Looks like Jordan and Maia told him. He told Maryse. Hopefully, my mother was out of the loop in this. Right now I don't need her worried or scared.
"My office." Maryse said. Then she walked away heading to her office.
We all followed her. Luke and I stayed behind for a moment. I know he would want to talk to me separate. Maryse will just have to deal with it. This is what happening. I am talking to Luke first before anyone else.
"Let's just get it out of the away." I told him when everyone was gone.
"I'm not going to yell at you. This isn't the worst you have done. I can still think of way worse. But why didn't you tell me?" He asked me.
"I didn't want to worry any of you guys. I thought I had it all. But then one of the guys approached me and wanted answers. I know I couldn't do this alone now." I told him.
"Do you know who sent them? Or if they are a threat?" He asked me.
"I don't think they are a threat right now. But what I do know is it not the clave or him. But it might be my brother. The guy was questioning me about my special abilities." I answered him.
"You do know we have to tell you mother." He told me.
"I know. But later. When we have a plan. Because I know none of you are going to like the plan I have." I told him.
"You have a plan?" He asked.
"Yes. But I rather talk to everyone first." I told him.
We then headed into Maryse's office. They were all waiting for us. I went over to the empty chair in front of the desk. Izzy was sitting in the other chair. They were all looking at us. But I didn't care. I took the seat and looked at Maryse waiting.
"Now, tell us what happened Clary. Luke told me what he knows. But I want to hear everything from you." She told me.
"Well, I have been followed since we have returned to New York. At first, I thought it was clave or my father. But after today I found out that it was neither of them. One of the guys that were following came up to me to talk alone. He wasn't a threat either. But he only wanted to talk to me alone. When Izzy, Jace, Alec, and Simon came he left." I told her.
"Then who wants them to follow?" She asked.
I then looked over to Luke. He knows what I was thinking without words. He gave me a small nod. I then answered,
"My brother."
She looked at me surprised at what I said. But I am going to throw them off guard soon. I know they are not going to like what I have planned.
"Well then, we are going to have someone with you to protect you." She told me.
"No. I don't need protected. I don't think they are here as a threat. I think they are here to watch me." I told her.
"Clary, we can't be too careful." Maryse told me.
"I know that. But here is the thing he won't talk to me until I am alone. I want answers so I have to be alone to a point. No shadowhunters anywhere." I told her.
"Clary, we will get your answers. But there has to be another way." She said.
"Maryse, I am letting you know something about Clary. She really isn't asking. She is going to do what she wants with your help or not. It will be done." Luke told him.
She looked at me and then to Luke. He wasn't lying there. I will be doing it one away or neither. With her help or not. But I will be getting my answers. I will be talking to that guy alone again. Even if I have to go behind Maryse and everyone's backs.