Dragon ties

Finding my husband

I decided to do this chapter in first person from Clary's point of view, just to clarify.

Hugs and Kisses

~E

Me and Jace arrived back at the manor just as the sun was setting. I was still struggling to believe that after ten years of caring and protecting Nyx, Jace is the one to find out about her. I was still reeling from the idea that he could understand her too. Did that mean he could help me protect them? I'd have to ask.

"What you thinkin about C?" Jace looked over to me. I was surprised that he hadn't been more frightened of Nyx, but that's Jace for you. I shook my head whilst removing the gear from Adele.

"Will you help me J? I mean, after i get married it won't be as easy to get out to see the dragons. Now that someone else can understand them, i am not alone." Jace turned so his back was to me and put Finlay in one of the spare pens.

"C, you know i'd do anything to help you." I couldn't help the ridiculous grin that spread across my face. I ran up to Jace and hugged him tight.

"Thank you." I whispered. In truth, i wasn't worried about wether or not i would like my future husband, because i know my parents wouldn't set me up with an asshole, i was worried about letting go of Jace. He has been the only one who has been there for me for my whole life, besides my family. He always trained with me when i was angry, rode with me when i was upset, and comforted me when i was down. I realised now that i was deeply in love with Jace.

"C, i-i love you so much, just never forget that." For most people that would have froze them, but i was too sad to let go of this moment. I pulled myself tighter to Jace.

"I love you too J." I don't think he heard me. Jace looked down on my with his golden eyes, full of concern.

"Why don't you go get rid of your weapons? Then we can speak to your father, together." He linked his hand with mine as he walked me back into the mannor. I could feel the sparks run up and down my arm. I went to the training room and dropped off all of my weapons.

"Okay Jace, i'm ready." Jace nodded and lead me back towards the dinning room. When we entered almost everyone had gone. The only people left were the Lightwoods, Starkweathers, Verlacs and Herondales.

"Ah Clarissa, finally back i see." My father said as he looked at me with his coal black eyes. I straightened my back and quelled my nerves.

"Yes father, i only came to....to." I stopped myself short. Did i really want to know who it was? I mean, it was obviously someone who was here, but did i really want to know who? No, i didn't. Whoever it was must know me, and i can't handle seeing them everyday at school or around Alicante and know that i have to marry them.

"Actually, don't worry." I said as i turned at left the dinning room. I saw Jace tense up In shock before i left. In a way i hoped it would be Jace. I would be pissed he didn't tell me, but he has been the only one to steal my heart.

I got to my room and changed quickly into some shorts and a tank top. No doubt Jon or Jace would visit me tonight. I grabbed my sketch book and pencils and started drawing. I was mindlessly drawing, but then i realised what i was drawing. It was me and Jace. I was in a beautiful wedding dress and Jace in a fancy suit. He had a golden tie and i had a bouquet of golden roses. There was no background, just the two of us. I quickly snapped the book shut and threw it under my bed. No use anyone finding that.

"Clare?" Someone knocked on my door.

"Come in." I expected Jace or Jon, maybe even Simon, but it was Sebastian.

Sebastian was my brothers other good friend, besides Jace. He often spoke to me, and particularly helped me in my runes class.

"Hey Seb, what do you want?" He came and sat on the end of my bed. He looked at me with his big brown eyes.

"Do-do....did you find out who your marrying?" He asked tentativly. I froze. Was it him? I shook my head no. Sebastian let out a long breath.

"Okay, well before you ask, it's not me." He said. I relaxed a bit. I love Seb, but he is like a second brother to me.

"Why did you come up?" I asked. He shifted closer to me.

"Clare, i know- i know your getting married so this may be my last chance......Clary, ever since i set eyes on you, i have been mesmerised. Your so beautiful, and strong and i know that your taken know, but your not married yet." He pounced forwards and pinned my hands above my head. Before i had a chance to protest he kissed me harshly.

I had never kissed a guy before, and i defiantly didn't want my first kiss to be Sebastian. I shuffled underneath him, trying to get out of his grasp, but he was too strong. I may be the best in my year, but that didn't mean i was stronger that Sebastian.

"Seb......get......off." I said. He sat up, still holding on tightly to my hands. He smirked devilishly.

"Clary, you know you want this. Think of it as a wedding gift." He said. I was about to scream when he covered my mouth with his. Removing his belt he bound my hands to the bedpost. I couldn't move. His hands began to wander all over my body. I moved more. Sebastian sat up and slapped me harshly.

"Stop moving, it'll be over quicker if you stay still." I knew Sebastian knew exactly what to do. He was known at school as a man whore. Sebastian ripped my top of, shredding the fabric in the process. His top too came of quickly. I couldn't help it, i started to cry. I was stuck. I couldn't move. Couldn't scream. I was helpless. Sebastian's hand found it's was to my bottom half. He was about to take of my shorts when the door opened. I couldn't see who it was because my eyes were closed.

"J-J-Jace. I can explain." Sebastian said. His weight came of me and i kicked out harshly. Sebastian dropped to the floor clutching his family jewels. Jace's face was contorted into a picture of pure rage. He stood over Sebastian and began beating him. Sebastian passed out after a few hits, but Jace kept going. I was sure for a second he had killed him.

"Jace! Stop!" I screamed, tears still streaming down my face. Jace looked at me and his eyes sofened. He picked up Seb's limp body and carried him out of my room. He returned a few seconds later. I burst out into a new round of tears. Jace ran to my side and released my hands. I latched onto him like a vice.

"Shh, shh, it's over Clary. I'm here, it's okay." Jace stroked my hair as i cried into his chest. His arms were wrapped around me and holding me close. I wish it were him.

"J-jace, don't-don't leave. I-i mean can y-you stay?" I asked, mumbling against his chest. I felt him nod, as he slowly lied me down. He pulled the covers over us and i snuggled into him. I felt my eyes begin to droop, but before i went under i heard Jace mutter to himself.

"I'm never leaving."