Chapter 12
Clary P.O.V
I called out for Jace although I knew he couldn't help me. I wanted to tell him I love him so much. I want him to know how much he means to me. But I was already caught by Raphael. We were in his lair now, he has me in a tight grip whispering into my ear how good we are together.
"Why are you doing this?" I asked, surprised at the strength in my voice.
"Clary, I like you. You will be my perfect wife. However, it is not time to turn you yet. Mind if I have a bite, my sweet?" Before I could reply, he moved my head aside and sunk his fangs into my vein. My legs gave out from the pain but his firm arms around me held me upright. It felt like forever before he finally licked the wound and moved away from my neck. He laid me down on a double bed covered in black silk sheets. "I'm sorry about that. You just make me so hungry, in many ways." He smirked.
"I feel dizzy. What's happening? Raphael?" He stroked my cheek gently.
"Shh, go to sleep. We have a busy couple of days coming up." I didn't want to sleep, I wanted Jace. However, despite my protests my body gave in and I fell into a deep sleep.
Jace P.O.V
Magnus had managed to get a message through to the bastard who took my Clary and he was coming to meet us in 10 minutes. Currently I was in the training room battering the punching bag. I wouldn't- couldn't sleep again until I knew Clary was safe. The minutes drag by, I just want it over with and her back in my arms. Isabelle and Alec tried to sooth me with words but I was on my toes and frustrated. The way she had called my name as she got taken away made my heart twist painfully.
"Jace, c'mon, we have to go meet him now." Isabelle interrupted my thoughts. Thank the Angel, we can find out about Clary.
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We stood in the cold waiting, I couldn't keep still. I kept pacing little circles over and over again.
"Sorry I am late; I got carried away with dinner. Clary is superb." I growled and went to go at the vampire, Sebastian and Alec held me back. "I have an invite for you." He handed Magnus an envelope.
"Where's Clary?" I snapped, unable to not ask.
"In my bed" he replied as if she belonged there. "I can see why you like her, shadow hunter. Well, you lack the pleasure of her blood. She's like a wild horse." He stalked around, a pondering expression on his face. "Feisty, wild but still pure, I will tame her. She'll be well behaved and a good ride" he smirked.
"We'll see you at the Masquerade, Raphael. Stop being mean and be gone." Magnus ordered.
"Okay, bye friends. I'll send your love to Clary." Another sharp pain soared in my heart. I missed her so much. I watched as Raphael sped off into the night.
"When is the Masquerade, Magnus?" Isabelle inquired.
"Tomorrow evening. Therefore you need a good night's sleep and plenty of energy. Jace you might not want to come. Raphael is... harsh. He wants you to hurt." I looked up, not really seeing.
"I have to go, Clary will be there." His face showed concern as well as respect.
"Okay, well best get to sleep. It's going to take a lot of energy from you." We made our way in and said our goodnights'. I lay in bed and thought of Clary's beautiful green eyes and red hair. I ached to have the feel of her hand in mine. I slowly drifted off to sleep.