The Law is Hard

Prologue

Prologue Alec's POV
"How dare you be so selfish?! How dare you disgrace the Lightwood name with such disgusting thoughts?!"

I trip over my feet as I rush out the door. Mom's words jab at me like knives as I stumble down the stairs with my backpack. I turn back around in time to see the intricate glass-panelled door slam shut, blocking my mother's furious face from view.

I numbly realize there are tears sticking to my face. My eyes are watering without my consent.

I look out into the long driveway that leads up to the Lightwood Manor. It's dark and lonely. I feel like this is an omen to the rest of my future. Who am I if I'm not Alexander Gideon Lightwood?

I want to curl up into a ball and disappear. I want to back to the doors and beg for forgiveness. I want to hear my mother say she loves me no what, no matter who I am or who I love.

I sigh. I do my best to push those useless thoughts from my head. I resolutely wipe my cheeks with the sleeve of my shirt and shoulder my backpack higher.

I walk away from home, my family and the only life I've ever known.