Clary POV:

The sun peeked through the curtains, waking me up from my deep slumber. I snuggled deeper into my pillow and sighed, so comfortable. I was just dozing back when arms tightened around me and my eyes flew open. I was met with the black leather sofa back. I turned my head a little bit and I saw blonde hair and I knew jace was spooning me. His head rested between my shoulder and neck, one of his arms was supporting my head and the other was holding me tightly to his chest. I could feel his breath on my neck and it make me kind of uncomfortable.

He smelled good though. Like lemons and a little bit of sweat.

I tried to push his arm away but he only held me tighter. I tried again and he only grunted and shuffled closer and that's when I felt his morning wood. Gently, I rolled my hips back against his wood and heard him groan. I froze and waited for his next move. When he didn't do anything, I tried again and felt his hand grasp my hips and he mumbled, "What are you doing, Clare?"

Oh shit. I tried to come up with an excuse but luckily I was saved by the sharp ringing of the phone. I felt Jace's hand move as he pulled out his phone.

"Hello?" His voice was deep and hoarse from the sleep. "Okay, I will be there soon." And he hung up.

I was hoping he would get up because I was sandwiched between him and the couch and I really needed to use the bathroom. Instead of getting up, he placed his arm back around me and snuggled.

"Jace. Move." I said. He didn't move so I tried again. "Jace. Move please."

"Why?" He mumbled.

"Because I wanna get up. And don't you have some place to be?"

"I don't want to and yes I have to go to work," he said and went back to sleep.

Okay. He wants to play games huh. I turned around in his embrace. My face was very close to his and I placed my hand on his cheek and trailed to lightly in his face. Feather like caresses. I traced his strong jaw and bottom lip. His gold sleepy eyes opened tiredly.

"Clary," he breathed my name. I continued to touch his face and neck lightly. His breathing was getting heavy and faster. His eyes never left mine and I could see the desire in them. As his face came dangerously close to mine, I dragged my hand from his face to his chest and with all my strength pushed him away. He stumbled to the ground and groaned.

Smiling, I got up from the couch and stretched. Jace was getting up slowly and I smirked at him. Asshat. I walked away from him and went to my room to change.

Jace POV:

After Clary went to her room, I went to mine as well to take a shower. I had practically moved in the Morgenstern mansion. I still have my condo but I plan to stay here.

Clary is a minx, I think as I remove my clothes and get in the shower. The way she teased me today was so hot. I know she wants me but she is denying herself.

I got out of the shower and got dressed. I wore my black suit with light blue tie and brushed my hair back nicely. With one final look in the mirror, I walked out of my room.

"Oh hey, Dorothea," I say as I walk in the kitchen.

"Good morning," she chimes and sets a plate of breakfast in front of me. I smiled and dug in.

Dorothea and I were sitting in a comfortable silence when we heard soft clicks of heels on the wooden floor. I looked up to see Clary walk in the kitchen and smile at Dorothea.

She was wearing tight black skinny crop pants and a tucked in white blouse. She had a black blazer on and black round toe pumps. Her hair was down and she looked professional.

She sat down next to me and started to eat her breakfast. She smelled like vanilla and expensive perfume.

"Why are you dressed up?" I asked her.

"I'm going to your office," she pulled out her phone and looked through her emails.

"Why?"

"What do you mean why?" She looked at me skeptically. I only raised my eyebrows at her.

She sighed and said, "we have a contract Jace. Remember?"

"Uh you don't have to come today." I stuttered. I don't want her to come today because I'm not ready. I haven't thought of my company in a while. I need to catch up and I don't want her to think of me as some slacker. I want to show her that I am actually smart. And I am. I just need time.

"Jace, I wanna learn about CEO as soon as I can. I don't wanna tolerate you."

"Fine." I mutter. "Let's go."

I grabbed my keys and walked her outside and opened the door for her. She got in my Cadillac and we drove to Wayland Industries.

On our way there, she was in her phone the whole time. Texting someone. Hmm who is she talking to.

"Who are you talking to?"

"Mind your own business." She said without looking up.

"Clary. You do know we are going on a date tonight right?" I as her. She stopped texting and looked up at me.

Her green eyes were narrowed and she purses her lips and said, "Today huh? Okay."

"Okay? Okay. So tonight at 8. I will ask Alec to tip the tablets so people know about us."

"Do others have to know?" She asked.

"I mean we are important people. They will catch on yes eventually. So why not now?"

"I guess." And she went back to her phone.

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