Nice work in their, Herondale, setting the place on fire,” Gabriel observed. “Good thing we were there to clean up after you, or the whole plan would have gone down in flames, along with the...

It was Will, filling the doorway with his lanky, broad-shouldred frame. His blue eyes where thunderous. “What are you doing here?” he demanded.So much for the brief peace they had achieved the night before. “I...

Oh, I can never get enough,” he said. “Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when-“The carriage door flew open. A hand shot out, grabbed Will by the back of the shirt, and...

He has become a worm. That is what I am telling you.””I don’t suppose it would be possible,” said Henry into the silence, “to, er, step on him?

I should be very insulted if you chose another,”she said, and leaned up to kiss himagain.

All Lightwoods look the same to me.

We are not our parents, Gabriel. We do not have to carry the burden of their choices or their sins.

Do not speak to Will in that manner.

People were intrinsically selfish, and many hated the idea of a woman in charge of the Institute. They would not put themselves at risk for her. Only a few weeks ago he would have said...

I am not a certified idiot—” “Lack of certification hardly proves intelligence,” Will muttered.

You are a Lightwood,” Cecily said. “You stayed because you were loyal to your family name. It is not cowardice.””Wasn’t it? Is loyalty still a commendable quality when it is misdirected?”Cecily opened her mouth, then...

Father . . . ,” Gabriel began. “Father is a worm.”Will gave a short laugh. He was in gear as if he had just come from the practice room, and his hair curled damply against...

Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when─”The carriage door flew open. A hand shot out, grabbed Will by the back of his shirt, and hauled him inside.

Thomas! We must away at once to the nearest brothel! I seek scandal and low companionship.

Your honorable father has been impugned. Attack, attack!