CLARY

It had been a few days since they got Jace back. Every time I talked to him I tried to apologize, but before I could he immediately cut me off. I noticed the distant look in his eyes and I became extremely worried.

"Jace?" I asked him gently while walking into his room. "How are-" I started. "Fine Clary." He replied. He sounded angry at me, but was keeping his cool.

"Good." I said slowly. "I'm glad to hear that." I finished. "Stop." He mumbled. I tilted my head at him. "What?" I asked. "Just stop!" He said while raising his voice slightly. I stumbled backwards slightly in shock of the increase of his voice.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "I know it's not your fault Clary and I dont blame you." He started. He finally opened his eyes again and I waited for him to continue. "I don't want to hurt you, so please...I just...need some space." I gave him a sympathetic smile while covering the guilt I hid inside of me. "Of course. I understand."

His expression softened and he gave me a small smile. "Thank you." He said sweetly. I nodded and walked out of his room.

I understood what he needed and it was the least I could do to give it to him. I had put him through hell. It was a miracle he came back to us.

"I have to give him space. I need to give him space. We need to give him space." I said to myself over and over again.

I sighed in defeat and walked back upstairs. I passed Jace's room and went straight to Alec's. I knocked on the door and waited for his reply. The door opened and I walked in without invitation.

"Clary?" He asked with confusion. I never went to his room unless it was urgent and well... this was urgent.

"I cant take this anymore Alec. I know he's hurting. And its all my fault." I said while sitting on his bed. He came over and sat down with me. "You tried talking to him again?" He asked me. I nodded silently.

"I dont know what to do Alec. I dont know how to fix this." I told him. My eyes were glossy. He wrapped an arm around me. "Lets give him tonight. Ill talk to him later." He said to me with a gently voice. I nodded again and he hugged me a little tighter before releasing me.

"He just needs some time."

"I know he does." I replied while walking out the door. If anyone could make it better it would be Alec.

I sighed and walked down to my room.