And indeed it was, the arrow still protruding from its wet, grayish skin, humping its body along with incredible speed. A flick of its tail caught the edge of a statue, sending it flying into the dry ornamental pool, where it shattered into dust. โBy the Angel, it just crushed Sophocles,โ noted Will. โHas no one respect for the classics these days?
Cassandra ClareShe had never imagined she had the power to make someone else so happy. And not a magical power, either--a purely human one.
Cassandra ClareOf course I can see you. I'm not blind, you know. Oh, but you are. You just don't know it.
Cassandra ClareJust be careful. When we arrive at the house, you canโt look to me for help or instruction. Remember, I am your human subjugate. You keep me about you for bloodโblood whenever you want itโand nothing else.โ โSo youโre not going to speak tonight,โ Tessa said. โAt all.โ โNot unless you instruct me to,โ said Will. โThis evening sounds as if it might be better than I thought.
Cassandra ClareI was trying to make you jealous!" Simon screamed, right back. His hands were fisted at his sides. "You're so stupid, Clary. You're so stupid, can't you see anything?" She stared at him in bewilderment. What on earth did he mean? "Trying to make me jealous? Why would you try to do that?" She saw immediately that this was the worst thing she could have asked him. "Because," he said, so bitterly that it shocked her, "I've been in love with you for ten years, so I thought it seemed like the time to find out whether you felt the same about me. Which, I guess you don't.
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