Not everything is about you," Clary said furiously. "Possibly," Jace said, "but you do have to admit that the majority of things are.
Cassandra ClareAnd in some way, Clary thought, he meant it, meant his gratitude. He had long ago lost the ability to distinguish between force and cooperation, between fear and willingness, between love and torture. And with that realization came a rush of numbnessโwhat was the point of hating Valentine for being a monster when he didnโt even know he was one?
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