Clary Morgenstern is in pain now. But not physical pain. No, Jace Morgenstern has never caused her any physical pain. But the emotional pain cuts deep enough that Clary feels like her heart hurts. She's just having trouble grasping the things that Jace said to her, the things that she never thought she would ever hear tumbling out of his mouth. Insults. Yelling at her, yelling loud and angry until she thought they both would crack open with the weight of his words. And then she felt the icy grip of pain: a strong, relentless hand crushing her chest. She gasps for breath, but the words her brother spoke fuel the fire, causing it to hold tighter. Only the sound of her silent scream releases the pain from her body, and she is alone again.

maybe if my heart stops beating it won't hurt this much / and never will i have to answer again to anyone / please don't get me wrong / because i'll never let this go / but i can't find the words to tell you / i don't want to be alone / but now i feel like i don't know you, oh / one day you'll get sick of saying that everything's all right / and by then i'm sure i'll be pretending just like i am tonight / please don't get me wrong / because i'll never let this go / but i can't find the words to tell you / i don't want to be alone / but now i feel like i don't know you / let this go, let this go / i'll never let this go / but i can't find the words to tell you / i don't want to be alone / but now i feel like i don't know you/ i'll never let this go / but i can't find the words to tell you / i don't want to be alone / but now i feel like i don't know you