Jace POV

"Your cousin?" said Mia.

"I didn't know you had a cousin," said Simon.

"Yeah, that was the point," grunted Bat looking at the floor.

"Why didn't you tell me and why are you trying to strangle him? Bat he's your family and you don't hurt family," said Mia walking over to the boy's side. The boy, having recovered from the strangling, glanced at then slapped Mia's backside.

"Thanks sweet cheeks. It's good to know my cuz has babes like you around," he smiled cheekily before walking up to the Institute. Mia looked startled then angry.

"Bat, never mind. I'll strangle him myself," she growled before lunging at the oblivious teen. Luckily, Simon and I stopped her before she could ponce.

"Nice place! I could so see myself hanging out here," he said coolly.

"Hanging out here?" asked Bat and Luke in unison.

"Yeah," he said turning towards them. He laughed at the disbelief on their faces. "Why else did you think I came? To annoy Bat? Hahahahahahaha, well..." he grinned. Bat moved quickly to stand right in front of him and grab his shirt.

"If you stay you'll wake up dead," growled Bat deeply. His cousin looked unintimidated in fact, he looked angry.

"Is that a threat cousin," he said as Bat let go of his shirt and walked towards Mia. The boy became furious at Bat's ignorance and threw a rock at him. The rock hit Bat right in the centre of his head and in seconds Bat was transforming and jumping on the boy. The boy looked ready to fight with his eyes glowing and his face determined. Fortunately, Luke acted fast and pushed Bat away. Bat flew in the air and landed on his feet breathing loudly.

"Enough!" Luke shouted standing between the two boys. His eyes were yellow and his arms were hairy. "Bat, you do not attack your relatives no matter what they do or did to you. You should know better!" yelled Luke. Bat looked down and wiped some blood from cut on his lip. Luke turned to the boy who was retracting from wolf form. "And you. Here we do not mistreat fellow wolves and cause trouble. Go inside and clean up, both of you. I need to talk with you guys," said Luke walking into the Institute.

Night came soon but I couldn't sleep. All I thought about was Clary and the velvet box in my drawer. So much had happened with Kali and this new comer it seemed I would never get a chance with her. My thoughts drifted nearly sending me to sleep until a gentle knock woke me up. Clary walked inside and the light let me catch a glimpse of her nightwear. She wore a light pink camisole with matching shorts. Her hair was in a loose ponytail and marks were etched on her fair skin.. "Hey," she said quietly as she walked to my bed.

"Hey," I said as I made space for her and lifted me blanket. Clary and I had done this so many times, it was normal. Clary had grown a little taller but was still petite to me. She hugged tightly. "What's wrong?" I asked hugging her back.

"Kali, she mentioned Sebastian today," she sighed. At the sound of 'Sebastian' my mind was thrown into memories of evil and blood. "I know," said Clary seeing my expression. "I can't help thinking what it would have been like if Valentine hadn't made him evil. I can't get that image of his green eyes out of my head," sniffed Clary. I hugged her tighter. I felt so much hate, disappointment and anger towards Sebastian yet I couldn't help feeling sorry for him. His innocence and happiness had been stolen by a greedy monster, the same greedy monster who raised me.

Jace, do you think Kali will be safe here. Malachi managed to find her in a heart beat and if her father is Greed himself I'm afraid she might be forced back to her home and made to do that awful ceremony. Jace, we can't let them hurt her," she said looking up at me. I had never seen Clary so serious in a while. She had determination in her eyes like any protective friend would.

"Clary don't worry. Nothing will happen to her. She'll be ok and if she makes you this determined to help her then I'll support you," I said holding a finger under her chin. Clary smiled before leaning in and kissing me.

Her lips were soft and I kissed her back with desire in mind. She parted her lips, gaining me entrance, and the kiss became passionate and tender. Clary lied down on the bed not once breaking the kiss and I followed her lead. I moved from her lips to her cheek and down her neck. I sucked the sensitive skin between her chin and collar bone and she moaned inwardly. "Jace," she whispered driving me crazy. I kissed her again. Her hands glided over my stomach, back, neck and hair and mine stroked her side lightly. I broke away from a second to truly study Clary. Her lips were red from the kiss and her pupils were diluted against a green ring. Her hair was sprawled on the plain pillow like red branches against snow. Her camisole strap was hanging loosely off her shoulder to show a faded iratze. Slowly, I traced it with my fingers and pushed her camisole strap down gently. I kissed her shoulder then made my way down her arm and continued to kiss her through the night.

I woke up to glistening sunshine and the feel of Clary's warm skin against mine. Our clothes were piled on the floor and the blanket was bunched between our limbs. Clary was still sound asleep but her eyes were fluttering. When she finally opened them she beamed at me and we laughed for a minute. "Morning," she sighed.

"Morning," I said kissing her cheek.

"What time is it?"

"9:15" I replied.

"I should probably head back to my room. Everyone will be waking up soon," she said picking up her shorts and underwear. She slid the blanket off and sat over the side of the bed. The gold light sent steaks of shine on her back making her marks stand out in glory. Her red her flowed against the pale background before being tied into a curly ponytail. "Jace, stop staring," she said looking over her shoulder. Even after the time we spent together, Clary was still self conscious. I had no idea why because she was one of the most gorgeous girls I had ever seen. I laughed a little.

"Why? It didn't seem to matter last night," I smiled cheekily.

"Yeah, but last night we... you know," she said sheepishly.

"I actually don't.. Could you please explain in detail?"

"Jace, turn," she said a bit sternly.

"Fine, fine," I said laying on my other side. I could hear the ruffles of Clary's shorts and I couldn't stop myself from catching glances of her pale silky skin. Clary finished dressing and crawled on the bed to kiss me. I kissed her back and the passion from last night warmed our skin.

"Jace, I have to go," she said quietly.

"Fine," I said reluctantly letting her walk to the door. "Oh and Clary, don't worry about what you said last night. I know what to do," I said gently. Clary smiled appreciatively. "Oh and of course I'll protect Kali as well." Clary rolled her eyes ad I winked as she walked out of the door.

AN: Sorry chapter's short. Was having writer's block. So what do you think? Please like and comment and I'll continue