Sebastian sighed an exaggerated sigh and swung the door shut. Clary stared at Jace. "What the f-" "Language, Fray." Jace's eyes danced. "Relax.

we are not here just because we have nowhere else; we need nowhere else, because we have the Institute, and those who are in it are our family.

I think I gave Alec a complex about what kind of fighter he was, just because he wanted to live.

You could say anything you wanted to someone you thought you were never going to see again.

You think she is pretty?' Will was surprised; Jem rarely opined this sort of thing. 'Yes, and you do too.' 'I hadn't noticed, really.' 'Yes, you have, and I've noticed you noticing.

cleverness that comes too late is hardly cleverness at all?

She had never imagined that the kiss would be so brief and desperate and wild. Or that it would taste of holy water. Holy water and blood.