But the rest of Jace’s mind is watching the door slam behind her and seeing the final ruin of all his dreams. It was one thing to push it to this point. It is another to let go forever. Because he knows Clary, and if she goes now, she will not ever come back.

“It’s me,” said Jace. “Watching me play Scrabble is enough to make most women sw…”

“You know men. We have delicate egos.""I wouldn't describe Jace's ego as delicat…”

“How generous the universe could be, when he wanted to be!”

“Must I go bound while you go freeMust I love a manwho doesn't love meMust I be …”