“Touch is a magical thing, Natti, he explained. It can comfort. He raised one hand and stroked her cheek, soft and gentle. It can entice. His thumb moved along her jaw and applied pressure as it tra...”

“Ive decided shes worthy of something more special, something worthy of my powers.”

“You can't keep resisting my irresistibleness, Natara Stone. You'll give in eventually, and I won't quit until you do.”

“I’ve decided she’s worthy of something more special, something worthy of my powers.”

“The surface of the pond was green with fallen leaves. "How could you have been happy there? I know what you thought, but Valentine was a terrible father. He killed your pets, lied to you, and I kno...”

“Hugo attacked me." Clary tried not to wince as the astringent liquid stung her wounds.Hugo?" Luke blinked.Hodge's bird. I think it was his bird, anyway. Maybe it was Valentine's."Hugin," Luke said ...”

“I miss the Stella girls telling me what I am. That I'm sweet and placid and accommodating and loyal and nonthreatening and good to have around. And Mia. I want her to say, "Frankie, you're silly, y...”

“Where there is light, there is a way out of the darkness”