A/N:Ok omg im sooo sorry for not updating sooner. Im sorry as well but this is not a complete update, just a peak at the next chappie. I felt really bad so i had to give something. I promise the next one will be up by Monday! Thank you so much for all the reviews! You guys are amazing for sticking with me.

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Clary POV

I stared up at Jace. Wanting so badly to give into the concern I saw on his face, the sympathy. To throw myself at him and not let go until everything was fine. To hide away and let myself believe that someone was going to take care of me, that someone was thoughtful enough to worry about an evil girl with an evil life.

But I couldn't. Because I was Clarissa Morgenstern and I had to stay strong no matter what. So I wiped the tears from my cheeks and locked away my sadness and stood up.

"Yes?"I asked, calm as ever.

"Are you ok?" Jace asked.

I almost snorted. What a stupid question.

"Fine." I said shortly.

"Liar." He said immediately.

"I've been called worse." I sniffed and moved past him.

"Clary." He called after me.

I ignored him, forcing my expression back to stone and smoothing back my hair. I looked down, studying the intricate carpet, trying to distract myself. It wasn't working. I heard footsteps behind me and picked up the pace, I glanced over my shoulder and saw Jace following. Smack. I walked straight into a wall of muscle. Ouch

"God, ever heard of moving out the way?" I glared up at Riley. He smirked down at me.

A/N: So what did you think? Thanks for reading. x