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Previously:

He chuckled, one that sent chills up my spine. I ignored them. "Well neither was I, so I guess were even. What's you name?"

"Clary Fray." I held out my hand. He seemed surprised at how forward I am. I didn't need to worry, I had awesome skills if he ever tries to hurt me.

He shook it. "Sebastian Verlac."

Chapter 13

Scars, Apples, and Letters

(Clary's pov)

I took Sebastian Verlac in. He seemed nice, but those eyes were still bothering me. He was dressed nicely, but not too fancy. He carried a satchel around his body.

"So what are you doing in town today?" He asked. Okay, not that bad of a question but I didn't really know how to answer considering why I am here.

"Umm. . . getting food," I answered.

He searched around my body for something. "Do you have any money?"

Surprised and dumbfounded, I realized I hadn't brought any money to support my claim of "getting food". "Er, no."

He laughed at my tone then turned soft. He must of thought I didn't have any money at all. Sebastian swiftly leaned over to the cart next to us and grabbed and apple. He handed it out to me. "Here you go, my treat."

I shook my head. "Oh no!" I said quickly. "I couldn't possibly, I'm not even hungry. And I have money but I forgot it."

"It's okay. I have lots of money to go around. Plus, I get to give a lovely apple to a lovely girl." I blushed at his charm and forgot about Jace for a second.

I accepted it. "Thank you Mister Verlac."

He smiled warmly. "Oh no. Please call me Sebastian, Clary."

"Okay, Sebastian, maybe I'll see you again sometime. It was nice meeting you." I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.

I turned to look at him. "Actually," he looked nervous. "I was wondering if you wanted to walk with me for a little. I mean, it is a beautiful day! Sun shining, birds chirping-"

"Okay," I said cutting him off.

He looked surprised, but grinned anyway. "Great!"

So he paid the man at the cart for the apple and also got one for himself. We strolled lazily along the market. Passing carts of fruits, vegetables, eggs, you name it. I decided to start the conversation. "What are you doing in town?"

"Getting food," he mimicked what I said earlier. I rolled my eyes and hid a smile, but he still didn't answer the question. He became nervous again. "Excuse me for asking, but what happened to your cheek?"

Panicked, my hand shot up to cover my face. "Long story," I mumbled. I had completely forgot about the lines permanently on my face.

"I'm sorry-"

"No. It's fine, just a little scratch." Well, not really. But he didn't need to know that.

He, fortunately, dropped the subject. After a few more moments of walking he spoke again. "Well I think you still look beautiful."

I blushed and told my cheeks to knock it off. We continued our small talk. "How long have you live here?"

"Two years," I answered truthfully. We walked in a comfortable silence, occasionally taking bites of our apples.

"So what do you know about the castle?" he asked me suddenly.

"What do you mean?"

"Like, do you anything about the queen? What her plans for the kingdom are?"

I frowned. Odd question. . . I did have some information. Some that I had to force back sob to say. "Not really, but I do know that she is getting married to Prince Jace Herondale of Idris."

"A prince marrying the Queen? Huh, I would've thought he would have been married to the princess," Sebastian said.

Ouch. That hurt. Considering I'm the princess who wants to marry him badly. "Er, they don't have a princess."

A looks of realization crossed his face. "Oh! That's right! Two years ago, she vanished into thin air. I remember the queen was devastated!" I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. "I've heard that she had the most dazzling green eyes and hair like fire!"

He looked over at me and his eyes widened in shock. "You're- you're- the lost princess!"

I spoke rapidly. "No! Of course not! Why would I be a princess? I'm merely just a commoner."

"It all makes sense! You've lived here for two years and the princess has been pronounced dead for two years! And you both match the description."

I didn't respond, which was a good enough answer to his suspicions. He began to walk away. "Don't worry, I wont tell anyone. I have to go, it was nice meeting you, Clary."

I almost could feel the same. Now another person knows of my true heritage. And it was Sebastian! Even though he was kind to me, I couldn't shake off those eyes.

Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a piece of paper fall out of Sebastian's satchel. Frowning, I picked it up. It was covered in swirly writing. I read it over and over.

Dear Father,

I almost feel bad for what were doing to these people. They are so helpless here in the village. I've been here for two days and can already tell this will be very easy. All I need to do know is make my way into the castle to assassinate the queen so we can be rulers of Alicante. They wont know what hit them. Once the queen is gone, the villagers will be looking for a new ruler, which I will happily fill in.

S.V.

Sorry it's been a while. I've been busy with some school stuff. Short chapter but a lot of good stuff happening!

OH MY GOSH! THE TFIOS TRAILER WAS AMAZING! I don't think I can wait like four months until it comes out ;-;

What books are you guys currently reading? I'm reading Spirit Bound and Enders Game.

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