Chapter 7

I found Sebastian about a block away from the club carrying an unconscious Clary. I ran over.

"WHAT HAPPENED? I SWEAR TO THE ANGEL SEBASTIAN IF YOU'VE HURT HER-" I was cut off before I could say anything untoward.

"Whoa, Jace what's wr- Sebastian, why is Clary unconscious in your arms and- and BLEEDING?" I scowled at Seb's smug face; walking up to him I took Clary from his arms. Her small, fragile body snuggled into my chest. I felt myself get harder, my pants feeling two sizes too small. I smirked and headed to the Institute. I'll have to change her into some comfortable clothes..I could feel my smirk change into a Cheshire cat grin.

"Jace Lightwood I know exactly what you're thinking and it is not going to happen." Damn Isabelle. I groaned and pressed the little redhead closer. "You really like her, don't you?"

"I don't know what you're talking about, Iz. She's just a girl." I ignored the rest of Isabelle's rant on how she would love Clary to be her sister, I kept thinking about what it would be like if we were together... no, Wayland. You are a womanizer.

Clary stirred in her unconscious state, whimpering lightly. I have to get a rune put on her, she's lost a lot of blood by the looks of it.

I was lying on the floor in the Institute. By the Angel, I was so uncomfortable.

"Why couldn't she be put in a bed?" Sebastian asked loudly.

"Yeah, why? My backs killing." I was scooped up into some warm arms. "Ow, ow and ow" I mumbled. I had pins and needles all over.

"Aww baby, need a massage?" I laughed softly, and mhmmed. "Ooh maybe we should take this to the bedroom..."

"You wish." I moved away grabbing my head that was throbbing, "what's the time?"

"10AM." I jumped up and ran to my room, I made the quickest change of clothes, noting that someone had changed me out of last night's dress. I headed to the front door, I was meant to be meeting Raphael the head of the vampires. "Clary, where are you going now?" Jace stood in the doorway watching me carefully.

"I have to go meet someone, I won't be long." I walked over and gave him a peck on the cheek. He pulled me closer and our lips met. He deepened the kiss but I groaned and pulled away. I couldn't get involved with Jace, Jonathan would kill him. Father believed in a prophecy, that there will be a war between heaven and hell. The Morgenstern daughter and her soul mate will together defeat Satan's army and stop hell from expanding to heaven and earth. Father and the rest of the circle decided it would be better to kill my soul mate instead of me. "I'm sorry, I have to go."

"Clary, why are you pushing me away?" He seemed so vulnerable; I couldn't help but hug him.

"I don't want to get you hurt. I don't want to lose you." I whispered the last part, I wished he could understand. He smirked and pulled me closer.

"I'm not letting you go, Clary. Not ever." I let myself be held for a bit longer before I started to try and pull away.

"Jace, please. I have to go and see someone, I'll be back later." He chuckled and let me go, I ran out the door and headed to the park.

I watched as Clary bounced down the hallway, I watched her cute bum sway. When the door shut I made my way to the kitchen. Oh no, Isabelle's cooking.

"Oh hey, Jace. Try my soup? It's ready I think, can you check the flavouring please?" Isabelle's cooking is deadly, everyone avoids it.

"I'm sorry, Iz but I'm taking Clary out for dinner." She jumped up and down clapping.

"Oooh a date! Does that mean she could be moving in permanently and-"

"What do you mean 'live here permanently', she's already living here." Isabelle's face grew worried something was going on. "Isabelle." It took that one word for her to start apologising.

"Look, Jace. Alec was looking for you so he could tell you, but without consent from the Clave or Mum and Dad Clary can't live here. She has to move out in three days. There is a limit to how long a Shadow hunter can stay for recovery and well- it's nearly over. I'm so sorry. Really I am I-"

"Shut up, Izzy. Can't we just ask Rob- Dad and Mum?"

"Mum said no. Dad said yes. It's kind of confusing. Mum said it would be against the Clave to let someone who is-" I glared, warning her to be careful with words. "Different? To stay here."

"That's the most stupidest thing I've ever heard! Where's Maryse now?" Isabelle looked away. "Isabelle Lightwood, what is going on?"

"She's gone to the Clave." It got to much, I turned around and punched another hole in the wall.

"You really should stop doing that, Jace."

"What you ask is very dangerous you know. Clary, you know I'd do anything for you but- killing you and turning you? I couldn't damn your soul." I sighed, I thought that maybe if I wasn't technically alive the prophecy would be different and I wouldn't have to tame my heart into not loving.

"Raphael, please? I'll do anything." A smirk played on his lips and I blushed. This caused him to grin- showing his fangs had run out.

"Clary, Clary. Sweet, little Clary. What will I ever do with you? I will turn you." I grinned in triumph. "On one condition." My face dropped, there's always a but. "You will be by my side as a wife for the rest of your immortal life."

"Oh." He raised an eyebrow waiting for my answer, not the kind of deal but if it was the only option...

As I walked into the Institute I heard Jace shouting. Oh dear. Jace, Isabelle and Alec were in the kitchen but I had my own problems. Was I right to choose what I did with Raphael? Angel, why can't everything be simple. When I reached my room I flopped face first on the bed, what a crap day so far.

"Shouldn't you be getting ready for your date, missy?" Isabelle's voice inturrupted my thoughts.

"What are you on about, Isabelle?" I heard her exaggerate a sigh.

"With Jace of course! C'mon I have the perfe-"

"I am not going on a date with Jace. Are you on something?" Probably Jace was going to meet some bimbo called Claire not Clary.

"I'm not on anything thank you very much. He said he was taking you out for dinner so he couldn't try my soup." I laughed and got glared at.

"I'm going to Pandemonium tonight, meeting someone. You can come if you want, Iz." She looked at me suspiciously.

"Is it a guy?" I nodded, why lie? "Jace is going to be fuming, I'm not telling him."

"Telling me what?"

"Speak of th devil." I murmured. I didn't want Jace to meet Finn. "That I'm going out later."

"And she's meeting a guy." I shot her a sharp look, it wasn't her business to get involved. Jace's face hardened.

"What about us, Clary? Or don't you care anymore." Us? Where'd that come from?

"Jace, it's not what you think. Isabelle doesn't know what she's on about."Jace raised an eyebrow.

"You're going out, yes? Are you meeting a guy?" I nodded and huffed. "I don't get you Clary."

"Uh. I'm trying to find a place to live, okay!" I grabbed my druffel bag and filled it up.

"Iz, leave us a sec please." Sh nodded and walked out, "I want you to live here with me- us. Permanently. What do you think?"

"Jace, I can't. I want to, I really do but- I've been stupid and kinda- made a deal with a vampire." Before I could say anymore, a group of men in hunting gear walked in followed by the Inquisitor.

"Clarissa Morgenstern, you are under arrest for the safety of fellow Shadow hunters."