VERENA // to fear, to respect
Soulmates were something Alec Lightwood didn't trust or necessarily believe In.
But when he saw Verena Fray, he soon believed in them. She could wield a sword alright and fight her own battles but something else drew h...
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—MEETING THE FAMILY—
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Everything was foggy.
It was dark and Icouldn't move.
My eyes were closed and no matter how much I tried, they wouldn'topen.
The burning pain was gone, Icouldn't feel blood seepingfrom my wounds, so I guess I had heeled.
"Hmm. Neither do I." I heard, and the voice was so familiar. Where had Iheard it?"Come on, baby, you have to come back."
Alec. He was there. I felt a warmth in my hand and with all I had, I squeezed his hand.
"You're there?" I heard him and I tried to openmy eyes. "Please. Please, come back." He sounded so broken. So hopeless. "This is all her fault, Izzy. It's Clary'sfault." I heard Alec sneer, and Icouldn'thear her response. "Leave."
I wiggled my fingers as bestI could, and Ifelt Alec squeeze my hand.
"Open your eyes, baby." He softly demanded, and Itried. I felt them flicker but nothing more. "That's it. You're so close." He encouraged and I tried again, this time, the bright light oftheinstituteinfirmary greeted me.
"Holy shit." I groaned, closing my eyes tightly at the bright light. "Seriously, I need sunglasses."
I heard a relieved laugh before I was wrapped into someone's arms tightly. A hand was placed on my head, keeping me hugged to their chest.
I knew who it was. Alec Lightwood.
I hugged back, wrapping my legs and arms around him and I buried my head in his neck.
"I am so sorry." I croaked out, but he shushed me.
"It's not your fault, baby. I swear." I giggled and hugged him tighter, if that's possible.