If I’d just listened—just taken one second to listen—it wouldn’t have happened

Great,” Simon said. “Maybe I’ll even make it back before my mother notices I’m gone. What’s the time difference between here and Manhattan?” “You have a mother?” Aline looked amazed.

You're staring at me," Simon said. "Why are you staring at me? Have I got something on my face?

Black hair and blue eyes are my favorite combination.

Clary, you're an artist, like your mother. That means you see the world in ways that other people don't. It's your gift, to see the beauty and the horror in ordinary things. It doesn't make you crazy — just different. There's nothing wrong with being different.

Because viewing my naked chest has caused many women to seriously injure themselves stampeding to get to me.

Now before we do any digging around in that blond head of yours to find out the truth, I suggest you cool your temper. And I know just where you can do that best.” Jace blinked. “Are you sending me to my room?