" Hello? Is this Clarissa Fray?"

Clary was confused. Why was her phone ringing when everyone on her contact list was sitting either directly across from her or beside her.

" Umm… yes. This is she."

" This is the New York police department. We are calling about the case of Valentine Morgenstern. He's just been found about half an hour ago, but we need you and your mother to come and identify the suspect for certain."

Clary took in a breath. They found him. They actually found him. Everyone sitting at their table looked at her with worry in their eyes.

" Oh, uh, when would you like us to come in?"

" We need you and Jocelyn Fray here at exactly nine am tomorrow. We've already contacted the hospital."

Clary thanked the officer and confirmed that she would be there the next morning.

" Who was that?" Izzy asked, concerned.

" Umm… That was the police department. They found Valentine."

A chorus of gasps found it's way around the table. Jace took Clary's hand and squeezed it for reassurance. She smiled at him, grateful for the support.

" The officer said I have to go in tomorrow morning with my mom."

Jace took out his phone to look at the time. It was almost eleven O'clock at night and they were all out at a restaurant for a late dinner.

" Clary, I think we should take out food to go and leave then.I don't want you to be tired as well as stressed tomorrow."

Clary agreed, so she and Jace left the others at the restaurant. Jace drove them back to the Lightwood mansion where they quickly ate their food. Jace walked Clary to her bedroom where he talked to her through the door of the bathroom while she changed and got ready for bed. As he was about to leave, she caught his arm, making him turn back and face her.

" Jace? Can you stay here with me tonight?" Her eyes held a slight panic in them that Jace wanted to pouch out. He wrapped his arms around the petite red head, and held her tight whispering "of course" into her ear.

Jace then took Clary's hand and lead her over to the bed. He told her to get under the covers and try to fall asleep while he went back to his room to get ready for bed. By the time he got back, Clary was in a restless sleep. Her body kept twitching randomly, as if she was having a nightmare. Jace quickly go into the win sized bed, and engulfed Clary into his arms. Her body seemed to relax as she snuggled into his chest. They were soon fast asleep.

Sorry for such a short chapter! I'll try and update tomorrow! Please review!