And he understands. He understands why people hold hands: he’d always thought it was about possessiveness, saying This is mine. But it’s about maintaining contact. It is about speaking without words. It is about I want you with me and don’t go.

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“Somehow he managed to look cool despite the heat. It made Clary want to smack h…”

“Magnus called me and asked me to come and see you. He tried to reach you, but h…”

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