He leaned against the door frame, ignoring the kick of adrenaline the sight of her produced. He wondered why, not for the first time. Isabelle used her beauty like she used her whip, but Clary didn't know she was beautiful at all. Maybe that was why.

“I will have you know I practiced that speech. In front of a mirror before you g…”

“Don't touch any of my weapons without my permission.""Well, there goes my plan …”

“Fine." Magnus stood up. "But," he added, pausing by Alec's chair and leaning in…”

“Do not regret too much of the choices you have made in the past, only make the …”