Unhappy? I was lucky. So, so lucky. And I couldnโt see it.โ His eyes met hers. โI love you,โ he said. โAnd you make me happier than I ever thought I could be. And now that I know what itโs like to be someone elseโto lose myselfโI want my life back. My family. You. All of it.โ His eyes darkened. โI want it back.
Cassandra ClareMagnus got to his feet. โI do believe that's my cue to leave as well,โ he said. Clary noticed he was avoiding looking at Alec. โI'd say it's been nice meeting you all, but, in fact, it hasn't. It's been quite awkward, and frankly, the next time I see a single one of you will be far too soon.
Cassandra ClareBeing remembered, and remembered so kindly, touched him more than he would have thought possible.
Cassandra ClareWill bounded up onto one of the ladders and yanked a book off the shelf. "I'll find you something else to read. Catch." He had let it fall without looking and Tessa had to dart forward to seize it before it hit the floor. - Clockwork Angel
Cassandra ClareIt is the mundanes who look at me and see something they do not understandโa boy who is not quite white and not quite foreign either." "Just as I am not human, and not demon either," Tessa said softly. His eyes softened. "You are human," he said. "Never think you are not. I have seen you with your brother; I know how you care for him. If you can feel hope, guilt, sorrow, loveโthen you are human.
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