Authors Note:
Okay, so this one is written a little differently! I wanted to write a one shot that's in third person, and I thought this one was the perfect one! I put their names before each section just to let you know who is going to be focused on more, just so it isn't as confusing! Alright, please enjoy!
One Hundred and Twenty Four Story:
Perfect Mate
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Clary:
"Luke, I don't know what to do, I'm scared." Clary admitted as she sat with her stepfather, and mom.
"Clary, you aren't bound to him. You can leave him whenever you want." Luke reminded her.
"I know that, but he's so controlling." Clary said. "The way he stares at me when I'm around my pack, and the way he growls at any guy who tries to talk to me. It's alarming."
"Look, I know being with Sebastian would be a good political decision for our pack, and for theirs as well." Luke explained. "But if you don't feel safe, and you feel like you can't leave because you're scared of what he might do to you, that's not the type of relationship I want my daughter in. Do you understand me?"
"I do, but where would I go? My pack is here." Clary pointed out.
"It doesn't matter where you go." Luke said. "Just as long as you leave for a long enough period of time so that Sebastian forgets about you."
"I don't think he will." Jocelyn said honestly. "What makes you think he won't track her?"
"I could mask my scent." Clary suggested. "But I don't know what to do without my pack. It's all I've ever known." Clary said defeated.
"Your safety is more important to me, and your happiness." Luke told her.
"I'm going to miss you guys." Clary said as her eyes welled with tears.
"We're going to miss you too Cubby." Luke said and this caused Clary to smile a little.
"You haven't called me that in years." Clary said and Luke smiled.
"You aren't a little girl anymore. You're a woman." Luke said and Clary got up and gave him a giant hug.
"I won't write or call to let you know where I am. I think it's safer that way, but I promise if I'm in trouble, I'll call." Clary reassured them and they both nodded.
"We love you sweetheart." Jocelyn said and Clary nodded. She went upstairs to pack her things before news about her departure became pack news. She was no longer safe here, and she knew leaving was the right thing to do, but that didn't mean it wasn't going to suck.
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Jace:
Jace Herondale was known as the most ferocious pack leader in all of Northern California. He was known to not let anyone interfere with his pack, and if they did, they wouldn't be alive to tell the tale to anyone.
It was the way Jace liked to run his pack, and the way he likes other packs to perceive him. He was the most lethal and feared Alpha on the West Coast, and he planned on always keeping it that way.
The good thing about the Herondale Pack was, if you were in it, there wasn't anything Jace wouldn't do for you. His Beta was his best friend, Alec Lightwood. They used to be their own pack, but after a shocking betrayal of one of their own, they simply didn't have the numbers to be on their own anymore, and they pledged their allegiance to the Herondale Pack, and they've been the deadliest and most feared pack since their joining.
The Delta of the pack was another Lightwood. Isabelle Lightwood to be exact and when Jace put her there, the whole pack was shocked. Women tended not to be high ranked within the pack, but Isabelle was one of the fiercest werewolves Jace had ever come across, and she earned her position in the pack. Everyone knew that for sure.
Maryse Lightwood, basically Jace's second mother, was the Salutary of the pack. She was in charge of all the healing within the group, and she did a damn good job at it. Jace was lucky to have her at their services, and knew he could always count on her to make sure his pack was taken care of.
The Sentinels of the pack were Robert Lightwood, Bat Velasquez, Jordan Kyle, Woolsey Scott, and Rufus Hastings to name a few. They were in charge of packs' safety. They made sure that nothing happens to the pack; from within the pack, or from outside sources.
The pack Elder was another Herondale. Imogen Herondale, Jace's grandmother, and his only living relative. She was the mate of Jace's grandfather, Marcus, a former alpha of the Herondale Pack.
Magnus Bane and Ragnor Fell are the Herondale Pack Scouts. They are in charge of knowing everything that's going on in the surrounding area. If new packs are formed, if there are rogue werewolves, and if there is territory that is deemed dangerous to the pack.
And last but not least, the Omega of the Herondale Pack is Max Lightwood, the youngest of the Lightwood family. He was a young one, and mainly in charge of watching over the pups of the pack, and explaining the hierarchy, and making sure they don't get into too much trouble.
The Herondale Pack was a fierce and loyal pack, and Jace was proud that he was the Alpha and that he had a reputation around the world of being one of the greatest Alphas to ever run a pack. There was a knock on his office door, and it pulled him out of his thoughts.
"Come in." Jace called, and when the door opened, there stood Alec.
"You ready to go man?" Alec asked and Jace looked at the clock. "Izzy is kinda getting impatient." He said and Jace laughed.
"When isn't Izzy impatient?" Jace countered, and Alec just laughed.
"Very true, but according to her we're already 25 minutes late, and that just isn't okay." He mocked her and Jace couldn't help but laugh.
"Yea. I'm ready." Jace said as he grabbed his leather jacket and headed out with Alec.
Izzy liked to go out and party. It wasn't any secret, but if she went out, Alec and Jace were normally forced to go out as well. Alec didn't mind because he could keep an eye on his sister, but Jace was more of a homebody than a clubber.
They got to the nightclub, and the music was jamming. The place was packed with so many bodies, that Jace was practically rubbing up against everyone just to get to the bar. If he was being forced out, he was going to get some drinks that's for sure.
"Welcome back Mr. Herondale." The bartender said and Jace nodded. "Scotch on the rocks like always?" He asked and Jace nodded again. They came here a lot, and Jace was very well known in his area. He got respect everywhere, something that occasionally got to his head, which he kinda liked. "Let me know if I can get you anything else Mr. Herondale." The bartender said as he placed his drink down.
Jace looked out at the crowded space, and saw Izzy dancing with some random guy, nothing uncommon. He looked around to see Alec and Magnus in the corner, Alec was leaning in close and laughing at whatever Magnus was saying as Magnus ran his hands up and down Alec's arm as he leaned against the wall. Jace would never admit it out loud, but he was slightly jealous that Alec found his mate so earlier on. He just seemed so much happier since Magnus showed up all those years ago, and he was happy for his best friend. That didn't mean Jace wasn't slightly bummed that he didn't have someone to complete him. Of course nobody could ever know that he felt incomplete. Jace knew that sometimes you didn't get a mate, that sometimes you didn't need a mate, but it would still be nice to have someone who just was everything you needed.
Jace watched as the people moved on the dance floor, and dodged the many girls who tried to throw themselves at him. Maybe if he was younger he would go for it, but he has so much on his plate right now, that even thinking about random one night stands is out of the question.
When midnight rolled around, Jace decided that he was going to head home. He told Alec, and than he was gone. He took a detour through the park, and sat on a nearby bench. He took in the peace and quiet, and just let all the alcohol and the smell of cigarettes blow away in the breeze. He needed more in his life, more than just being the Alpha. Jace needed more of a purpose in life, but it all seemed so foreign to him.
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Clary:
Clary left Colorado that night and made it to Utah before she needed a break. She got a motel for a night before she headed off to California. It was a place she always wanted to visit, but never got the opportunity to see. This might not be perfect timing, but Clary would take what she could get these days.
There was something about the beaches, and the sun, and the relaxed vibe California set off that really intrigued her. She grew up surrounded by snow, the thought of a beach was fascinating, and she would spend as much time as she possibly could there until it was time for her to go back to her pack.
When Clary reached her final destination, she was slightly taken aback with the nightlife of California. It was summer, so it shouldn't have shocked her, but it did. There were groups of people out laughing, clinging to their friends and significant others, and not having a care in the world about what tomorrow would bring. They were simply enjoying the moment, something Clary hasn't been able to do in a long time.
Luke had given her enough money to be able to survive on her way out there, but if Clary was going to survive here for a long period of time, she was going to need to find a job. She didn't exactly know what she was going to do. Being a part of a pack is a job in and of itself, but now she was on her own, so she would have to integrate herself into the society as a normal woman; something Clary has never been good at. She's always stood out among others. Her hair made sure of that, but also her fiery temper. Hated by many, adored by few.
Since she was staying out here for an extended period of time, Clary decided to find someone who possibly needed a roommate. Luckily on her long journey out here, she got on line and started looking. Thankfully she found a girl who was looking for someone to live with her, in a pretty populated area. A good place for her to just blend in, and Clary jumped at the opportunity.
When she showed up to the address, she was expecting it to be an apartment building, but to her surprise, it was a full house. She got to the door and rung the doorbell. A few moments later a woman appeared at the screen.
"Clarissa Fray?" She questioned.
"That's me." Clary said and she opened the door. "I prefer to be called Clary though." She corrected her.
"Of course. I'm Maia. It's so nice to meet you." She said as she grabbed Clary's luggage and entered the house. "I was honestly thinking that nobody was ever going to want to room with me." She said and when I got in her house the overwhelming smell of dog hit me; she was a wolf.
"You're a werewolf." Clary blurted out and Maia froze. She dropped Clary's bags and slowly turned around.
"How did you know?" She asked curiously.
"You reek." Clary said and that caused Maia to laugh. "No, it's like really bad." Clary continued.
"That's the point." Maia said. "I'm kinda on the run from someone." She said and Clary's jaw slightly fell.
"Me too." Clary said surprisingly.
"Oh wow." Maia said. "This is so crazy. Where is your pack from?" She asked.
"Colorado." Clary informed her. "You?" She asked.
"Arizona." She said. "Who are you running from?" She asked.
"Look, I am more than happy to talk about our common theme in why we ended up here in California, but can I have some coffee first? It was a long ride here." Clary asked and Maia smiled.
"Absolutely." Maia said and she started walking towards the kitchen, and Clary followed. She brewed a pot and they took a seat out in the living room. "So, why are you running?" Maia asked again.
"Ex-boyfriend who terrified me." Clary explained. "He was really controlling, and just didn't like me associating with anyone but him. Not even my own pack."
"Is he a wolf too?" She asked.
"Yea. He is from a neighboring pack, and there has been a little bad blood between my pack and his." Clary explained. "When I first met him, I had no idea what pack he belonged too, until I talked to my Alpha who also happens to be my stepfather." Clary said and Maia nodded. "He said that us seeing each other was a good thing, not only for us, but for a possible truce between the packs. I guess it got more political as time went on, but eventually I was just so terrified to speak to anyone because I knew he would get angry. I mean, he attacked one of my best friends. That was the last straw."
"How long were you with him?" Maia asked.
"Almost 3 years." Clary explained. "I would have left him sooner but I was scared." She said. "Running was my only option."
"And your pack leader was okay with that?" Maia asked.
"I'm his daughter before a member of his pack. He just wants me safe and happy, and if it wasn't with him, than it wasn't with him. So I told him that for my own safety that I needed to leave, and he understood that." Clary explained. "What about you?" Clary asked.
"My brother." Maia said. "He found out I was a wolf and tried to kill me."
"Oh god." Clary said.
"I tried to hide it as best I could, but it got hard, and I felt like I was losing who I was by hiding who I truly am now." Maia explained. "So, I left, because I didn't want to die, and I just couldn't do it anymore. I needed to be me, and I can do that here."
"I get it." Clary said. They sat there in silence for a moment, before Clary spoke. "So, do you happen to know any place that's hiring? I kinda need a job." She said and Maia laughed.
"Yea, there is this club, Pandemonium, it's like the biggest club around, they are always looking for waitresses, and bartenders." Maia informed her.
"Great. I'll check them out tomorrow." Clary said and Maia nodded.
"Your room is the second door on the left upstairs. You have your own bathroom, and it's stocked with everything you need." Maia told her.
"Thank you so much." Clary said as they got off the couch.
"No, thank you." Maia said. "I have been working my ass off trying to keep this place. I needed a roommate desperately, and you kinda saved my ass." She said and they both laughed.
"I guess we're both saving each others asses right now." Clary said and Maia nodded in agreement. Clary grabbed her stuff and headed up towards her room. This was her new life; for now. And Clary just had to get into a routine, and than everything would fall into place.
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Jace:
"Jace, she's great. Why can't you give her a chance?" Izzy told Jace for the 10th time within the hour.
"Isabelle, I can find my own dates. I don't need you prowling around California to find me a girlfriend." Jace told her yet again.
"You haven't been on a date in nearly 5 years Jace." Izzy reminded him again. "You need to go out and let loose."
"I do that plenty thanks to your party girl persona." Jace told her as he looked up from his work. "And I just don't have the time."
"Is this because you're waiting for you potential mate? Cause let's be real, not everyone gets a mate." Izzy said.
"I'm aware, but I just don't want to waste my time with women who don't understand that I'm a leader before anything else. And it's even harder when you try and set me up with commonplace women." Jace said to her.
"Werewolves are slim pickings Jace." Izzy said. "I mean, there aren't an overload in Northern California."
"I'm well aware. I am an Alpha." Jace reminded her, although Izzy didn't need to be reminded.
"I know, but you're like my brother Jace." Izzy told him sincerely. "I want you to be happy."
"And I will be." He reassured her. "When I find the right person for me. Whether it be my potential mate, or a woman who I think is worth exposing to our insane lifestyle."
"And you're positive?" Izzy asked for affirmation.
"I am extremely positive." Jace told her.
"Okay, I'll stop prying." Izzy told him. "But I am going out tonight, and Alec and Magnus are coming with."
"Sounds good. Be careful." Jace told her lovingly.
"Always am." Izzy smiles before leaving his office. Jace loved Izzy dearly. She was a sister to him, but sometimes she pried too much into others personal lives. She always had good intentions, but Jace wanted to focus on his pack right now, and not on his dating life. H knew it was struggling. He was a 32 year old who decided after his last blown relationship that he was done messing around, and now he was just waiting for the right woman, the only thing is, he had no idea when she would come around, and waiting was kinda frustrating to him.
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Alec:
Pandemonium was always a full house at night. Alec hated going, but after Izzy was assaulted here a few years back, he vowed to never let her go to a club alone. Izzy didn't mind either, it got Alec out of the house, and before Magnus came along, He pretty much isolated himself.
Magnus was getting drinks, so Alec stayed against the wall and scoped out the place. Alec made a point to always remember people that frequented this club, and to make sure that there wasn't any problems being caused my other wolves, or pack on pack violence. It was a common trend these days, as members of packs wanted to be Alpha and started challenges in very public areas.
Alec was looking around when he caught sight of a waitress that he hasn't seen before. She was small, and had the brightest red hairs he's ever seen. She was very new, and before Alec got the chance to go over and learn more about her, Magnus came back with the drinks and handed Alec his.
"There is a new wolf in town." Magnus told Alec.
"How do you know?" Alec questioned.
"I can smell her from a mile away." Magnus said. "It's the redhead."
"I was looking at her." Alec let him know. "She's brand new. When do you think she got into town?"
"I'm guessing within the last couple days." Magnus said. "Should we grab her after her shift?"
"Yea. We need to have a word with her." Alec agreed.
They waited until they saw her head into the back area before Magnus and Alec made their way to the back of the club to meet her. Izzy had left an hour or so ago, so they weren't in her detail anymore. They waited there for about 10 minutes before the small redhead walked out of the club. She didn't get to the end of the ally before Magnus grabbed her arm.
"What the fuck are you doing?" She hissed as she was turned around.
"Nobody moves into this town without knowing the rules. Especially werewolves." Magnus informed her.
"Is this the part where you take me to your Alpha and try and intimidate me into leaving? Because I really need to stay here for my own good." The redhead explained in a rather aggressive way.
"We'll see." Alec said. "Come with us."
Thankfully the redhead didn't put up a fight. Most werewolves didn't considering they knew the rules, but there were always those select few – mainly rogue wolves – who didn't want to comply to the orders of the packs territory.
When they got back, Alec offered to stay with the redhead while Magnus went to get Jace. Alec wasn't necessarily found of the redhead. She had quite the foul mouth, and more sarcasm that she probably should, and he couldn't help but think that her old pack kicked her out for her attitude.
"So, what territory am I in?" She finally asked.
"This territory belongs to the Herondale Pack." Alec informed her.
"You mean like, Marcus Herondale?" The redhead asked.
"Maybe if you came around 45 years ago." Alec replied. "Marcus hasn't been around for a long time."
"I'm sorry." The redhead said. "It's just, my stepfather knew Marcus, and always spoke so highly of him."
"As did most wolves." Jace's voice came from around the corner. He walked into the room and his eyes landed on the redhead. Everything went completely silent. "Oh fuck." Jace muttered and Alec was slightly confused. He looked between the two and saw they were completely captivated by each other.
"Oh shit." Alec said as Magnus rejoined him. Things just got a lot more interesting around here.
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Clary:
Clary's eyes were locked in with the golden orbs. It was like nothing else in the world mattered to her in this moment. She never knew what it would feel like to finally meet your mate, but she wasn't expecting something this intense. It was like something in her clicked, and she finally felt in tune with all of her emotions.
"Alec, Magnus, would you give us a few moments?" The golden man questioned.
"Of course." They said in unison before exiting the room. Once the door locked, Clary's eyes were focused solely on gold.
"My name is Jace Herondale." He spoke. "I'm the Alpha of the Herondale Pack."
"Clary Fray." Clary responded. "I'm a member of the Greymark Pack."
"I'm not familiar with that pack." Jace said.
"I'm not from around here." Clary let him know. "I'm from Colorado."
"So why are you in California?" He asked. "Are you here for a meeting? Cause I don't remember setting anything up with a Greymark Pack."
"No. No meeting." Clary said. "Just a change of scenery."
"And your Alpha was okay with this?" Jace questioned.
"You see, my stepfather is the Alpha, his name is Lucian Greymark." Clary informed him. "And I talked to him about it, and he said that he understood that a girl like me needed some vacation time, and gave me his permission to get away for some time."
"I see." Jace said. "And my territory interested you because….?" He asked.
"I always wanted to come to California. Since I am going to be spending a lot of time here, I thought I would need a place to stay and a job. I just so happen to find a place in your territory." Clary explained.
"You do realize what happens now don't you?" Jace asked and Clary sighed. Clary hated being told what to do, but she had no choice.
"I am required to stay with you." Clary answered knowing the law. Once werewolves found their mate, they were required to enter their pack.
"You don't have to up and move your life right away." Jace said and Clary was a little confused.
"You aren't going to force me to move in tonight?" Clary asked a little puzzled.
"This is a lot to take in." Jace told her, and she couldn't disagree with that. "You clearly haven't been here long, otherwise we would have meet sooner, and I currently don't have a place for you to sleep."
"I just assumed we'd have to share a room." Clary laughed a little, and Jace gave her a small smile.
"I don't share my room with just anyone." Jace told her lightly. "I would like to get to know you a little before I open my bed to you."
"Thoughtful." Clary said. "Never pegged you as the thoughtful type."
"You don't even know me." Jace said in his Alpha voice, this caused Clary to bow in respect.
"I meant no disrespect towards you." Clary told him.
"I know." Jace said. "And I'm sorry I raised my voice at you." He said and Clary sat a little straighter. "We just don't know anything about each other. That includes how we live. There are going to be things you don't like about me, and I guarantee I'm not going to like things about you." He said and that made Clary scoff. "See, I can already tell you have a temper on you, and so do I. That's going to make us butt heads a lot, although I didn't mean it to be rude. We are mates for a reason; we have characteristics that complete each other. That's going to frustrate me, and it's going to frustrate you as well."
"What do I tell my roommate, and my parents?" Clary asked.
"You tell your roommate that you have to move again." Jace said.
"She's a wolf." Clary blurted out without realizing.
"Who?" Jace asked insistently.
"Maia Roberts." Clary informed him.
"I haven't heard from her in months." Jace said more kindly. "How is she?" He asked, and out of everything that has happened tonight, that was the most shocking.
"She's good. She really needed a roommate though." Clary told him. "She's struggling with rent."
"Done." Jace said.
"What's done?" Clary asked.
"I'm taking her roommate, I might as well help her out." Jace told her.
"You'd do that?" Clary asked.
"Look, rogue werewolves are one thing, but werewolves who are out here just trying to get their lives back on track, and have no ill will towards the pack territory aren't a threat to me. If she does something bad, I'll address the issue, but she's been rather peaceful, and I don't want to be the reason she has to uproot her life." Jace explained.
"That's very kind of you." Clary said.
"I have a ferocious reputation as Alpha of this pack, but that doesn't mean I'm a complete asshole." He said and Clary laughed a little. "It's late, so Alec and Magnus will take you back to your place."
"I can handle myself." Clary said.
"I dig the whole independent wolf thing, but you're my mate, you'll be protected at all times. Whether you like it or not." Jace told her and Clary simply nodded. She knew there was no point in arguing.
Magnus and Alec were both called back in and Clary left the house processing everything that just happened. Clary never expected to meet her mate this way, hell she thought she was never getting one, but now that she has a mate, a fucking Alpha mate, she was a little scared shitless of how everything was going to happen.
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Time Jump – One Week Later
Jace:
Jace hasn't been upfront about his situation with Clary, but since she was moving in with him, Jace felt it was essential to tell his pack about it now. It was probably one of the most terrifying things Jace has had to do since becoming Alpha but it's not like he could hid it forever. Things were going to change with her in his life now, and his pack was bound to figure it out.
The whole pack was gathered at the Hunter's Moon, and Jace was anxiously waiting for Alec and Clary to arrive. Since Alec and Magnus both knew about this, and since Alec was his Beta he trusted his mate with him completely, and knew she would be safe with him.
Everyone was talking in low hushed voices, so when the door opened, everyone instantly shut up, and turned to face it. Clary and Alec were standing there, and Alec ushered her over to where Jace was standing. Jace noticed that she looked slightly nervous, but there was something else there as well, something Jace didn't fully understand yet.
"I called this meeting because there is something important that I need to share with all of you." Jace started, and his pack was intently listening. "This is Clary Fray, she's a member of a pack in another state, and came here for a change of scenery." Jace explained. "Naturally, when a new wolf comes to the area, there must be a simple meeting to make sure everything runs smoothly." Jace said and the whole pack nodded. "Well, this time wasn't like the rest." Jace said. "Everyone, I'd like you to meet, Clary Fray, my mate." Jace finished and the whole bar was silent. Lots of people didn't think Jace was ever going to find his mate due to his workaholic ways, and his age. Most people found their mate pretty early on, so when Jace reached a certain age, everyone just assumed he wasn't given a mate.
"Oh my god! This is so exciting!" Izzy screamed as she ran over and hugged Clary and Jace together. "Oh, I was waiting for this day for so fucking long! Welcome to the Herondale Pack! We're going to be best friends." Izzy beamed and Clary just looked confused.
"Excuse, but who are you?" Clary asked and this caused the room to fill with laughter.
"I'm Isabelle Lightwood, Delta of the Herondale Pack." She announced and Clary looked up at Jace.
"A female Delta?" Clary questioned and Jace nodded. "Badass." Clary smiled as she high fived Izzy, this caused Jace to release the breath he didn't even know he was holding.
"From now on, you will treat Clary with the utmost respect. If I hear anything about any of you treating her poorly, you will deal with the proper punishments." Jace informed his pack.
"Kinky." Clary whispered so low that only Jace heard it. He had a feeling being her mate was going to make for an interesting life.
"That's all." Jace said. "You're free to go."
"I finally get to decorate your room!" Izzy cheers as the room slowly empties.
"She has her own room Iz." Jace told the overly excited girl.
"Why? You're mates." Izzy said.
"But we just met." Jace told her. "I want her to feel comfortable." He said and Izzy nodded. "Oh, and you aren't working at Pandemonium anymore."
"Why not?" Clary asked angrily.
"It's not suitable for my mate to be a waitress as a club." Jace said. "You want a job? Fine, you can have one here, but you aren't putting on that short skirt, and allowing other men to eye fuck you." Jace said bluntly.
"Fine, than you aren't allowed to go clubbing without me." Clary matched his demands with demands. This caused a few of the members to stop and listen to see where this was going. "You want to go out, fine, but I'm coming with."
"You can't give me rules." Jace said back. This wasn't how things were done. He was the Alpha.
"Watch me." Clary said as she stood straight up to make herself look more demanding. "You want to have a fun night out, I'm all for it. Give me 45 minutes, and I'll be ready."
"Girl, 45 minutes isn't enough time!" Izzy chimed in.
"Trust me, I can do a lot of damage in 45 minutes." Clary said before turning her attention back to Jace. "Do we have a deal?" Clary asked and Jace wanted so desperately to role his eyes at her. But she batted those eyelashes at him like she was the most innocent thing in the world, and Jace knew that he would agree to her, because from the moment their eyes connected, he would do anything for her.
"Deal." Jace said. Which caused the members that stayed around laugh silently to themselves. Jace leaned forward so that he could whisper in Clary's ear. "But you better keep those promises. I can do a lot of damage as well love, and you don't want to go to war with the master." He said and Clary just smirked.
"Oh honey, you don't know who you're dealing with." Clary said back sweetly, before her and Izzy walked away arm in arm laughing about how Clary put Jace in his place.
"And you secretly always wanted a mate." Alec said as he made his way over to Jace.
"How do you know that?" Jace asked curiously.
"I see the way you look at those who have mates." Alec said. "It's the same way I looked at people before Magnus came around." He said. "Having a mate is the best feeling in the world."
"Somehow I doubt that's going to be the case for Clary and I." Jace said honestly.
"She challenges you." Alec said. "That's a good thing."
"I trust you man." Jace said and Alec smiled.
"Daddy! Papa said we could go to the park today!" Rafe said as he ran into Alec's legs. 3 years ago they adopted an orphaned wolf, and it was the greatest decision Alec and Magnus ever made.
"Oh he did, did he?" Alec questioned as he ruffled his sons hair.
"Can we please?" Rafe begged as he jumped up and down.
"Of course. Go get your jacket!" Alec said, and Rafe cheered before running away. Alec looked back at Jace and smiled. "Just wait until you get there." Alec said as he pointed in the direction of Rafe. "There is no greater feeling."
As Alec walked away, Jace knew he was right, but Clary and him had a long way to go before a family was even a possibility, and he had a feeling that road wasn't always going to be a smooth ride.
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Time Jump – One Month Later
Clary:
Clary hated the idea of leaving Maia, but knowing that she was going to be okay in the long run eased most of those worries. She decided to take her time with the move in process. Gradually moving things in slowly, but surely. She liked Maia, and she wanted to build a good friendship that would last after she moved out, and she had a feeling that it would.
But today was the day she moved in the last of her belongings, and she was slightly nervous, not that Clary would ever tell anyone that out loud. She has always been independent, despite the controlling relationship she was previously in. She liked the feeling of doing things herself without someone breathing down her neck, and she was sure as hell going to let Jace know that she wasn't his property.
She got to the house, and she had to admit, it was a beautiful place. She took time to explore it little by little when she first starting moving her things in, and she knew she was going to enjoy living here, but she just didn't know how living with Jace was going to be. The only male she's ever lived with was Luke, and she was used to him, so living with a guy who she really didn't know, was going to be interesting. There was a slight knock on her bedroom door before the door opened slightly to reveal Jace.
"Settling in well?" Jace asked her.
"Yea. Just need to unpack the rest of my clothes." Clary informed him.
"Okay, well we're going out tonight, so be ready by 6:30." He told her.
"How should I dress?" Clary asked.
"Fancy." Jace said before shutting the door leaving Clary alone. It wasn't that Clary couldn't dress fancy, she just didn't particularly like it all the time.
She got the rest of her stuff and put it in the closet, and the dresser. She go out her red dress, and her black heels, and set out her cosmetic bag, and curling iron. It was already 4 o'clock, and she knew tonight she was going to have to put maximum effort into, so she started getting ready for the big night.
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Jace:
Jace was waiting in the living room for Clary to come down. It was nearing 6:30, and he was wondering what was taking her so long. She told him previously that she could do damage in 45 minutes, so over 2 hours must be the same amount of damage as a natural disaster would cause.
Jace heard the clicking of the heels before he saw her, and when she came into his view, his jaw hit the ground, and he let out involuntary growl. He saw the smirk appear on her lips as she made her way over to him.
"Surprised?" Clary asked and Jace straightened himself up.
"That you took so long? Yes." Jace said trying to avoid looking her up and down.
"I said I could do damage in 45 minutes, that doesn't mean I don't also like to take my time." Clary informed him. "Shall we? It's 6:30." She said and Jace looked at his watch, and it was in fact, 6:30.
"Let's go." Jace said and Clary nodded. They walked to the front door where Clary grabbed her coat. She slipped it on, and they made their way out to Jace's car.
Jace was using tonight to get to know Clary better. They've been spending time together, but now they were going to be living together, so they needed to make sure they were on the same page for a couple of things.
The restaurant Jace picked was fancy, but when it comes to doing things, Jace never half asses it. It's all or nothing with him. They were escorted to their table immediately, and before they were even seated, wine was being poured. Before Clary could even blink, they were ordering.
"So, tonight I just wanted to go over some basic things about my house." Jace said.
"Our house." Clary corrected him, and again Jace wanted to role his eyes. He had a feeling living with her was going to be a nightmare.
"Our house, but there are still rules." Jace said.
"I'm okay with rules." Clary told him kindly.
"First rule, you make a mess, you clean it up." Jace said, and Clary thought it was kinda odd but understood. "Clutter isn't something I do well with."
"OCD much." Clary muttered softly.
"Very." Jace said and Clary looked at him. "And it's only got worse with age." He told her and she nodded along. "Dinner is normally at 7, so unless you're working, you should be there, but if you happen to make plans with Izzy, or your friend Maia, just let me know before hand so I don't cook extra."
"You cook? Clary questioned him, a little surprised.
"Someone has to feed me and Imogen." Jace said and Clary nodded. She had nearly forgot about the Pack Elder living with Jace. "Pack meetings are held every Thursday night at 8 in the den." Jace said. "You are welcome to come, but sometimes it's not necessary. I'll let you know which meetings you need to attend, but otherwise, don't worry if you miss them."
"And about me always having a member of the pack with me, is that going to happen for the rest of my life?" Clary asked.
"That's my intention." Jace said. "Other packs like to use mates are leverage. I'd rather you not become collateral damage for a grudge held against me." Jace told her. "But sometimes you won't even see them. Just know there is always going to be one in your general area."
"I can work with that." Clary said and Jace nodded.
"Do you have any questions for me?" Jace asked her.
"Why are you so serious all the time?" Clary asked as she took a sip of her wine.
"I have a job to do." Jace told her sternly.
"Yea, but it wouldn't kill you to let loose every now and than." Clary said. "Just have fun. You're a young guy."
"I'm 32. I'm hardly young." Jace said and Clary laughed.
"So? I'm 28, but I still like to party like I'm in my early 20's." Clary said and Jace shrugged.
"I've been an Alpha for so long that work just consumes most of who I am." Jace told her honestly.
"Well, I guess I'm just going to have to change that, won't I?" Clary asked and Jace couldn't help but smile.
"I guess we'll see." Jace said and they clicked their glasses right before the food arrived. Jace was very interested to see where things with Clary would go. They were definitely opposites, and he had a feeling that would help and hurt throughout their relationship.
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Time Jump – Two Months Later
Jace:
Things with Clary have been interesting. They've been on a few more dates, and gotten into their fair share of arguments, but Jace was solely realizing that he couldn't live without her. He had slowly taken over ever empty crevice in his life, and he noticed that he wasn't as lonely as he was before. Clary had filled so many voids, and Alec was right, she challenged him, and he liked that.
Clary and Izzy both decided that they wanted to go clubbing tonight, so naturally, Jace and Alec had to go with them. Jace and Alec were both waiting in the living room for both girls, who insisted they get ready together. It seemed like they were taking forever, but Jace knew how long Izzy needed to get ready.
He heard the all familiar clicks, and turned his attention to the bottom of the stairs where Clary and Izzy made their grand entrance. Just like every other time, Jace was overwhelm with how amazing Clary looked. She was the type of girl that could go from casual and comfy to the sexiest thing he'd ever seen, and he loved that about her.
"Ready boys?" Izzy said.
"Always." Alec said and they made their way out to the car that was waiting for them. Jace was taking in Clary, and he realized that he didn't necessarily approve of what she was wearing. It was a little too revealing, and he silently cursed Izzy for picking it out.
"Was this outfit Izzy's idea?" Jace whispered in her ear.
"No, it was mine." Clary said. "I picked it out last week when we went shopping. Why? Do you not like it?" She asked.
"No, I like it, but I would like it more if you weren't going to be wearing it around a bunch of horny men." Jace told her honestly.
"I had a feeling you were the jealous type." Clary said with a laugh, but Jace didn't find it all that funny.
"I'm not laughing Clarissa." He told her harshly, and Clary glared at him.
"Well, there was nothing in the rules that said you had to approve my clothing." She hissed as they pulled up to Pandemonium. "I can dress however I like." She stormed off but Jace followed.
"I'm not saying I want to dress you, I'm just saying you should think more about the clothing you're wearing and the way you're portraying yourself." Jace said.
"So I look like what? A hooker?" Clary asked angrily.
"You look hot, which anyone in this club would agree with, and intoxicated men tend not to think with the right head." Jace said but Clary wasn't having it.
"Just go over to the bar Jace, like you always do." She said. "I'm going to dance with Izzy." She said before disappearing in the crowd. Jace growled and made his way to the bar where Alec was.
"What just happened?" Alec asked him.
"Difference of opinion." Jace said as he got his normal drink.
"Let me guess, you don't approve of her outfit." Alec said and Jace looked at him.
"How did you guess?" Jace asked sarcastically.
"Because I felt the same way about Izzy for the longest time." He told Jace. "But I soon realized that she's an adult, and a badass who can look out for herself, especially after the incident. She's a lot stronger now, and I know if something happens she'll be okay."
"I just don't like the looks she gets." Jace said.
"Of course you don't. She's your mate. If you didn't care, I would be worried." Alec said and Jace just drowned his drink. He knew Alec was right, but that didn't mean he liked it.
Jace was in his 4th drink when he spotted the familiar redhead, but what he saw made his blood boil. She was no longer dancing with Izzy, but with another guy. He slammed his drink down on the bar and made his way through the crowd. He grabbed the man and threw him off Clary.
"What the hell man! We were having a good time." The guy slurred.
"Good times over. Go find someone else." Jace seethed.
"I already found one. Tell him babe." The man said as she started to move towards Clary.
"Do not call her babe." Jace hissed venomously at him.
"Don't tell me what to do man. I saw you two fighting when you got here. I'm just showing her how a real man can appreciate everything she has to offer. Isn't that right baby?" The man asked Clary, but she was standing slightly behind Jace watching the scene unfold.
"What did I say?" Jace hissed. "You don't get to call her baby."
"Don't be such a cockblock. Just let me have a go, and than you can have her back." The guys said and that was the last straw. Jace punched the man so hard, he stumbled back and fell to the ground. Jace made his way over to him and kneeled down to him.
"You're going to wish you never moved here." Jace spat at him before getting up. He put his arm possessively around Clary and led her out of the bar. When the air hit them, Jace started to cool down a little. He texted Alec saying they were leaving, but he was leaving the car here for them. Jace looked over at Clary who had a smile on her face. "Why are you smiling?" He asked a little more harshly than intended.
"No reason." She said.
"You gonna explain why you were dancing with that guy in there?" Jace asked.
"I was testing a theory." Clary simply said.
"Oh yea, and what theory was that?" Jace asked.
"To see if you really cared." She said and that confused Jace.
"What makes you think I don't care?" Jace asked.
"Some wolves aren't happy with their mate." Clary said. "I didn't know if that was you or not."
"Clary, why didn't you just ask?" Jace asked softly.
"Watching your mate get possessive is kinda hot." Clary said as the smirked reappeared on his lips.
"You liked that?" Jace asked curiously.
"I loved that." She said as she made her way over to him. She wrapped her arms around Jace's torso and looked up into those golden eyes. "It was a huge turn on."
"Really?" Jace asked and Clary licked her lips and nodded her head. "You still could have asked. I didn't need to break that guys nose."
"But than I wouldn't be able to show you my outfit." Clary said as she slowly walked away from Jace. He looked her up and down, and he couldn't stop the lust take over his body. "Or should I say, what's underneath." She said seductively. That was all Jace need before he scooped her up into his arms and started walking them home. "Got any plans for he rest of the weekend Mr. Herondale?" Clary asked.
"I do now." Jace said and Clary couldn't help but giggle. Jace had no idea what had happened within the last 10 minutes, but when they got back to his house, they went straight into his bedroom, and didn't leave until Monday morning.
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Time Jump – One Month Later
Clary:
Clary has been debating calling home and telling her parents about what has happened. She didn't want to keep it from them, but she was incredibly happy since her world changed, and she didn't want a call home to change that.
But Clary couldn't help but feel like she was depriving her parents the comfort of knowing she was being taken care of. That she finally found what she was always craving, but didn't think she would ever get. She wanted her mom to know that she was always going to be protected.
So Clary made an executive decision. She was going to call her parents, but she was going to do it with Jace. She was nervous as all hell to do it herself, and felt that if she dialed the number, she would simply hang up when she heard her moms voice.
Clary knows Jace is in his office, and he normally doesn't like being disturbed but Clary thought this was a valid enough reason to disturb him. She walked towards the office taking calming breaths. She was nervous, but she had to do this.
She knocked on the door but before Jace had the chance of answering Clary pushed the door opened. The annoyed expression on Jace's face quickly went away when he saw that it was Clary. They may get on each others last nerve, but she meant everything to him.
"Everything okay?" Jace questioned.
"Yea." Clary said as she walked further into the office. "I just wanted to ask a favor of you."
"What can I do for you?" Jace asked as he pushed his chair back allowing Clary to take a seat.
"I want to call my parents." She said.
"Okay. That's not an issue. I'm honestly surprised you haven't been talking to them more." Jace said honestly. She rarely mentioned them, and that slightly confused Jace.
"A change of scenery wasn't the only reason I left my pack in Colorado." Clary confessed, and now Jace was intrigued.
"What was the other reason?" Jace asked.
"I was in a really bad relationship." Clary admitted, and she felt Jace's grip tighten on her legs and lower back.
"How bad are we taking?" Jace asked.
"He was super controlling, and just a really negative person." Clary said.
"He didn't, hit you, did he?" Jace asked as his anger rose.
"No, but he threatened to a lot." Clary said and Jace nodded. "I just couldn't do it anymore, and I didn't feel safe. So I told Luke that it was best for me to leave." She explained. "He always wanted my safety and happiness to be my top priority so letting me leave was a no brainer. But I've been terrified to call in case word got out and my ex heard."
"But you want to call now?" Jace asked.
"I'm safe now." Clary smiled at Jace. "I know you won't let anything happen to me, and I have the pack. I want them to know that I'm safe and not dead in a ditch somewhere."
"Okay." Jace said. "But if this was you seeking my approval to call them, you know you don't need it." He told her honestly.
"That's not why I'm here." Clary said. "I want you with me while I call. I'm honestly slightly terrified to call, but you calm me down."
"Whatever you want babe." Jace said and Clary nodded.
Jace moved his office phone closer to her, and Clary put it on speaker before punching in all the numbers. It rang for what felt like ages to Clary, but when she heard it pick up, her stomach tied itself in knots.
"Hello?" Her mother answered.
"Hi mom." Clary said hesitantly.
"Clary? Oh my god, is this really you? You aren't in trouble are you?" Her mother asked worriedly.
"No. I'm not in any trouble." Clary reassured her.
"But you're calling. You said you would only call if there was an emergency." Her mom said.
"I'll explain, but are you with Luke?" She questioned.
"He's in a meeting." Her mom said and Clary's heart sank a little. "You know what, the pack can wait. One moment." Jocelyn said and Clary laughed.
"So it isn't just you who interferes with pack business?" Jace questioned and Clary pinched him and laughed.
"Okay, he's here." Jocelyn said once she was back.
"Clary?" Luke questioned.
"Hi Luke." Clary said as she smiled.
"I have missed you so much Cubby." Luke said and Jace gave Clary this look, but Clary just waved him off.
"I miss you guys too. So much." Clary told them.
"Your mom said you had something to tell us. Is everything okay?" He asked.
"Everything is fine. Actually more than fine." Clary beamed.
"What happened?" Her mom asked.
"Well, shortly after I moved to where I am, I actually came across another pack." Clary said. "So naturally they wanted to talk to me, to figure out what I was doing in the area, and if I was staying, and let's just say I found my mate." Clary finally said.
"Oh my god! That's amazing!" Jocelyn practically yelled through the phone. "What pack does he belong to?" She asked.
"He's actually the Alpha of the Herondale Pack." Clary said and the other end of the line was silent. "Hello? You two there?" Clary questioned.
"Yea. We're just stunned." Luke said. "But we're incredibly happy for you Cubby."
"That's super embarrassing Luke." Clary said as she blushed.
"What? It's not like he can hear me." Luke said and Clary and Jace were both silent. "I'm on speaker aren't I?"
"Yup." Clary simply said.
"Well, it's a privilege to semi-meet you Mr. Herondale." Luke said.
"Please, call me Jace." He said into the phone.
"Take care of my daughter Jace." Jocelyn said.
"You have my word." Jace said. "Nothing is going to happen to her." Jace reassured her parents.
"Good." Luke said. "Now, I don't mean to cut this short, but I have a meeting that was interrupted. But it was amazing to hear from you Clary. We love you."
"I love you guys too." Clary said and then the line went dead. Clary took a deep breath and smiled.
"Feel better?" Jace asked.
"Much." Clary said and Jace pressed his lips to hers.
"Good. Now, we have dinner reservations at 7. That gives you plenty of time to get ready." Jace told her.
"Fancy?" Clary asked as she got off his lap.
"Always my love." Jace said and Clary smiled. She made her way back to their room (sharing a room was the best decision they've ever made) and started to get ready with nothing but smiles on her face as she now fully embraced her new life.
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Time Jump – One Month Later
Jace:
Every since time Jace looks at Clary, he can't help but fall more and more in love with her. She has changed his life for the better since he found her, and now he fully understood the purpose of a mate. They were there to challenge you, but they were also there to turn you into the best version of yourself that you could possibly be.
It was the little things that she did that made Jace fall in love with her. The way she scrunched her nose when she didn't like something. Or when she was focusing so hard she squinted only her left eye. Or how she loved to bake in nothing but his t-shirt and sing along completely out of tune to the song that was playing. She was perfect in every single way for him, and his life has gotten infinitely better since her arrival, and he was so ready to just continue making memories with her.
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Clary:
Clary had no idea when it started, but one night when they were watching a movie together, she looked over at the man who was her mate, and realized that she was completely falling in love with him.
They had their problems, but every couple does. Their problems were sometimes stupid, but other times they were significant, but they always worked them out, and it made them stronger in the end.
Jace was the type of man that Clary never saw herself with. She could never see herself with an Alpha because she knew what it was like to live with one, and she never thought she could handle it, but Jace always made sure that she was his top priority, and that if she needed him, he was there for her. It also didn't help that he was insanely hot. No matter where we went, he was always getting hit on, and Clary just smirked at all the women who thought they had a chance with him.
But as vicious as his reputation was, he was also the sweetest man she's ever met. Always making sure she was okay, and taken care of no matter what. If Clary was sick, he was at her beckon call, if she was angry, he always made sure to calm her down, and if she had an issue with someone in the pack, he made sure to set it straight. He was in every single way, her perfect mate, and Clary couldn't wait to see how their future turned out, because if it's anything like the last couple months have been, Clary knew life is going to be one hell of a ride, and she was ready for it.
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Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Clary:
Clary was working her normal shift at the Hunter's Moon on Wednesday night, and everything was going smoothly. She had her regulars, and no comers. Everyone in the bar was dealing with their own shit, and Clary was more than happy to be a ear to listen.
Everyone in the bar was taken care of, so Clary decided that she was going to wipe the bar down. When she heard the door ring, she didn't even bother looking up knowing the customer would come directly over to her if they wanted a drink. She was in the middle of putting the rag away when she heard the stool move. She looked up and the smile on her face immediately disappeared as she looked into those black eyes she has desperately tried to get away from.
"Clarissa, you've been a naughty girl." He said in his manipulative voice.
"What are you doing here Sebastian?" Clary asked, thankful there was a bar in between them.
"I came to collect what's mine." He said as he leaned in closer.
"I'm not yours Sebastian." Clary said confidently. "I never was."
"We'll see about that." He said as he reached over the bar and gripped Clary's shirt as tight as he possibly could. "You never were good at listening."
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Jace:
Normally Jace left Hunter's Moon alone. He went for celebrations, and if he needed to check on things, but he trusted the people working there to take care of it most of the time. Plus Clary was there, and she would set anyone straight if they were out of line. But tonight was different. Jace wanted to talk to Clary about something, and she was working until close tonight, so Jace just thought it would be better for him to meet her there. It was a Wednesday after all, it wouldn't be too crowded.
He got to the bar and opened the door and the sight in front of him was enough to make him want to go full wolf. There was a man standing at the bar with Clary's shirt gripped in his and she looked terrified.
"What the fuck is going on!" Jace yelled and both parties look over, and Clary looked reveled.
"I'm just taking back what's mine." The man said.
"You're out of your fucking mind if you think she's yours." Jace hissed. He was aware that there were civilians in this bar, and he couldn't do anything while they were here. "Everyone out, tabs are covered." He said and the patrons scurried out of the bar faster than normal drunks could move, but Jace was menacing, so they knew they couldn't lollygag.
"So you're the famous Jace Herondale." The man said as he left go of Clary, who stumbled back. "You aren't as intimidating as I thought you'd be."
"You haven't seen anything yet." Jace hissed.
"Now, now. There doesn't have to be a brawl. I just came to collect Clarissa, and I'll be on my way back to Colorado." He informed Jace. That's when it clicked. This was the ex.
"She isn't going anywhere with you." Jace said.
"You have no claim to her." Sebastian said and Jace couldn't help but smirk.
"That's where you're wrong. My mate stays with me." Jace said back and Sebastian's expression faltered.
"You fucking whore!" He yelled as he lunged over the bar, but before he could reach Clary, a couple pack members caught him and pinned him down. Jace walked over and dug his foot into his chest.
"You ever come near her again, or call her anything but her name, you will be incredibly sorry." Jace spat at him.
"Fight me." Sebastian said.
"You don't want to do that." Jace said.
"I think I do." Sebastian said confidently. "I challenge you to the death Alpha." He smirked and Jace narrowed his eyes at him.
"One week. Alicante Park." Jace said and The pack picked him up off the ground and escorted him out of the bar. Jace hopped over the bar and scooped Clary up into his arms. "You okay?" He asked but Clary just shook her head. "Let's go home." Jace said ad Clary nodded. The rest of the night Jace didn't let go of Clary. There was no way in hell he was every letting that bastard come at her. There wasn't a fight he wanted to win more than this one.
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Time Jump – One Week Later
Jace:
Jace has gone into many fights, but he never had something this important to fight for before. The terror in Clary's eyes in the bar that night was something he never wanted her to experience ever again. He would burn the world down to protect her, that was for sure.
It was almost time for him to leave for the fight, and he was slightly nervous. Clary has been on edge all week, and there was something evil about this guy. He just gave off the worst vibes Jace had ever felt, and he wanted nothing more than to be the one to kill him and end Clary's nightmare.
When Jace walked into the living room, his pack was there, and Clary was standing at the door. He walked over, and the room was completely silent. Everyone knew the stakes of a challenge. It was til the death, and there was a possibility that the Herondale Pack could lose their Alpha tonight. It was a thought no one liked to entertain that thought.
Jace walked right over to Clary and pulled her into a bone-breaking hug. He kinda heard Alec usher everyone else out of the house so they could have a moment, and Jace was grateful for that. After a few minutes they broke apart.
"Come home to me Jace." Clary said and Jace bent down and pressed his lips to hers.
"I would never leave you Clary." Jace said wholeheartedly.
"I love you Jace Herondale." Clary said for the first time, and Jace couldn't help but smile.
"I love you too Clary Fray." He told her and they kissed passionately again, not knowing if this was going to be the last one.
Jace gave her one last peck on the forehead before heading out. He took a deep breath before him and his pack headed towards Alicante Park. When they got there, Sebastian was waiting. There were a few wolves on his side, undoubtedly from his pack. There was a circle of wolves and Jace and Sebastian met in the middle.
"Prepare to meet your maker." Sebastian said trying to intimidate him. Jace didn't need to say anything back. He was going to let his fighting do the talking. He was ready, and he was prepared to kill.
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Time Jump – Hours Later
Clary:
Clary was pacing back and forth waiting for Jace to return. Most of the pack was at the fight, but Clary couldn't bring herself to go. She didn't want to see Jace getting hurt, and if there was a slight possibility that Sebastian won, she would never be able to unsee her mate be killed. There was a commotion outside, and Clary went running out of her house. When she got there she saw the Herondale Pack walking back, and as she got on the tips of her toes, she saw the gorgeous blonde who has completely changed her life.
She ran between people, as she tried to get to him. Once she did, she threw her arms around his neck and wrapped her legs around his torso. He stumbled a little before he caught his balance and closed his eyes as he took his her scent, and committed how her body felt against his to memory.
"I was terrified you weren't coming back." Clary said into Jace's neck.
"You can't possibly get rid of me that easily." Jace mused as Clary moved away from him ever so slightly so she could see those golden eyes.
"He is, was, a strong guy. It was one reason I knew running would be easier than anything else." Clary admitted. "Nobody could beat him, and nobody else was getting hurt because of me. So I left."
"I've been in my fair share of fights." Jace told her. "Mainly wolves who thought they deserved to be Alpha, so they challenged me. But going into this fight, I had more to fight for than just my position in this pack. I was fighting for you. My mate." He said and tears clouded Clary's eyes. "There was no way in hell I was leaving after I finally found the one who I'm supposed to have forever with."
"I'm so glad you're okay." Clary said as she flung her arms around Jace's neck once again.
"It's over baby. He's gone." Jace reassured her and he felt her nod. "I will never let anything happen to you Clary. That's a promise."
"I know." Clary sniffed. "It just seems surreal that it's over."
"You can do anything you want now." Jace said, and Clary couldn't help but smile.
"I want to introduce you to my father." Clary said and Jace felt his face pale.
"You want me to meet your dad? As in, you want me to meet the Alpha of your old pack?" Jace asked.
"Why do you sound so scared? You must deal with other alphas all the time." Clary pointed out.
"I do, but they aren't the fathers of my mate." Jace said and Clary couldn't help but smile.
"I never thought I'd see the day Jace Herondale was scared." Clary said and Jace gave her this look.
"I'm not scared." He said and Clary laughed.
"You sure about that?" Clary asked and Jace smirked.
"Maybe slightly intimidated, but definitely not scared." Jace said and Clary just beamed at him.
"So, is that a yes?" Clary asked excitedly as Jace placed her feet back on the ground and took her hand in his.
"We can do whatever you want Clary." Jace told her and Clary was nothing but smiles.
"Good, because they're coming tomorrow." Clary said and Jace just simply laughed.
"Were you planning on telling me this?" Jace asked.
"I didn't want you to be preoccupied during the fight." Clary admitted. "If you were distracted by my parents coming, and that somehow lost you the fight, I would never be able to live with myself."
"You don't ever have to worry about me Clary." Jace told her. "I would move Heaven and Hell for you." Jace said as he grabbed the Herondale ring out of his pocket and held the chain up to Clary. Clary's jaw dropped slightly. "You're everything to me. And you always will be." He told her sweetly. "Would you wear my ring?" He asked. Clary, overcome with emotion, simply nodded. Jace placed the necklace over her head and the ring dropped nicely between her breasts. "Perfect." Jace said and Clary looked up into the golden orbs again.
"I love you." Clary told him wholeheartedly.
"I love you too Clary." Jace said back before pressing their lips together. Clary was without a doubt his perfect mate, and they were going to have an incredibly life together.
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Time Jump – Five Years Later
Jace:
If someone were to tell Jace how his life would turn out before he met Clary, he would have called them absolutely mental. Clary coming into his life was without a doubt the best feeling in the world, and just seeing their family grow, and their love for one another get stronger with each passing day, was something Jace would never take for granted.
Jace and Clary got married before they had even known each other for a year. There was no need to wait. They were meant for each other, and they wanted to start their amazing life together as one. It also didn't help that Imogen was getting worse, and Jace wanted her to witness their marriage. Unfortunately, she didn't get a chance to witness the birth of their four kids, but he knew she would be proud of them all.
Bella and Gemma were the oldest, and they were twins. They were the chattiest 4 year olds you've ever met, and Izzy has already brainwashed them into her shopping addict ways. They were just mini Clary's, and Jace fell in love with them more and more every single day.
Kenna was next. She was 2 ½ and very much like Jace. Total attitude, OCD, slightly demanding, and her sisters were actually scared of her. Jace was super proud of course, and she had the whole pack wrapped around her chubby little fingers. She was going to be a ferocious wolf one day, Jace had no doubt about it.
Their fourth was their little boy Stephen, named after Jace's father. Clary and Jace never actually discussed how many kids we wanted before they started trying, but one night Jace let it slip that he really wanted a boy, and Clary said she didn't mind trying their hardest for a boy, and when they found out the fourth one was in fact a boy, Jace nearly cried. He was just 9 months old, and the best behaved baby in Clary's opinion.
It was a normal Saturday, and the pack used the night to hang out, like they always did. Bella, Gemma, and Kenna were all playing around with all the other cubs, while Jace, Izzy, Alec, Magnus and Clary all sat around a table. Jace was holding sleeping Stephen, and they were just laughing their asses off at whatever Izzy was talking about.
"Daddy!" Jace heard and he turned his head to see Gemma running towards him.
"What's up cubby?" Jace said which caused Clary to smile. When he adopted her old nickname for the kids, it just made her heart burst with happiness.
"Can Bella and I have some soda?" She asked.
"It's late baby." Clary chimed in.
"Please mommy. Just one cup?" She pouted. Jace was a sucker for the pout.
"One cup won't kill them Clary." Jace said and Clary rolled her eyes.
"You're on sugar rush duty tonight." Clary said as she picked up her drink.
"One cup each." Jace said. "Go ask Bat." Gemma jumped up and down, kissed Jace on the cheek before running off to Bella. He watched his two girls cheer before running to Bat and asking for soda. Bat looked over at Jace, he simply nodded letting him know it was okay, before getting the girls their drinks.
"What did I tell you?" Alec said and Jace laughed.
"You were right." Jace said as he looked at Stephen, and than back at his girls. "There is no greater feeling in the world."
Authors Note:
Okay, so long time no post. Like I said, no motivation, plus shitty time of the year means lacking updates! But a lot of people actually requested a werewolf one shot, and this was my best go at it, and trying to make it different than the ones I've already read! I hope you all enjoy it, and leave a review! Let me know what you think! :)
