She had never asked herself whether it cost him any effort. Any effort to stand between Will and the world, protecting each one of them from the other.
Cassandra ClareIt would hardly benefit me to hold anything back unnecessarily, when I know what I'm asking. For you to find a needle in--God, not even a haystack. A needle in a tower full of other needles.
Cassandra ClareDo not regret too much the choices you have made in the past, Gabriel," she said, aware that she was using his Christian name, but not able to help it. "Only make the right ones in the future. We are ever capable of change and ever capable of being our better selves.
Cassandra Clare