Family isn't blood. It's the people who love you. The people who have your back.

It’s me,” said Jace. “Watching me play Scrabble is enough to make most women swoon. Imagine if I actually put in some effort.

What's wrong, little sis? You look upset." She could barely catch her breath. "Cracked...my...nail polish slapping your... worthless face. See?" She showed him her finger - just one of them. "Cute" He snorted.

Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.

I know you feel inhuman, and as if you are set apart, away from life and love, but... I promise you, the right man won't care.

It's Will," she said. "He's being absolutely ridiculous in the dining room." Charlotte looked puzzled. "How is this different from him being totally ridiculous in the library or the weapons room or any of the other places he's usually ridiculous?

There was no Jace Wayland more real than the one he saw in her eyes when she looked at him.