We are not our parents, Gabriel. We do not have to carry the burden of their choices or their sins. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“He had been wrong. But he was wrong so often, what was one more time?” — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Nicely done, brother," said Gabriel from the bed, blinking sleepy green eyes at Gideon. Gideon threw a scone at him. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
A very magnanimous statement, Gideon,” said Magnus. “I’m Gabriel.” Magnus waved a hand. “All Lightwoods look the same to me. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
To marry a girl just to make her a widow,” said Gabriel Lightwood. “Many would say that was not a kindness. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I am not a certified idiot—" "Lack of certification hardly proves intelligence," Will muttered. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Carstairs is alright, I suppose. If you like that sort.” “Oh?” “The taken. The uninterested.” “As opposed to… you, Gabriel?” “Well, yes. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“I'd like to see you learn how to manage sitting and standing up straight in stays and petticoats and a dress with… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
He has become a worm. That is what I am telling you." "I don't suppose it would be possible," said Henry into… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Oh, I can never get enough," he said. "Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when-" The carriage door flew… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Uncle Gabriel was already in the courtyard. His face had turned an alarming shade of puce. He was shouting something about thieving… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Hmph," she said. "I'd like to see you learn how to manage sitting and standing up straight in stays and petticoats and… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Would you?” said Gabriel to Will, hotly. “If it was your family?” His lip curled. “Never mind. It’s not as if you… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“It was Will, filling the doorway with his lanky, broad-shouldred frame. His blue eyes where thunderous. "What are you doing here?" he… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Will's Father's gaze went immediately to Gabriel, and then to Cecily, his eyes narrowing. "And who is this gentlemen?" Will's grin widened.… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I was just thinking of bundling up Cecily and feeding her to the ducks at Hyde Park," said Will, pushing his wet… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Will tossed the bloody cloth aside. “And you wonder why we aren’t friends.” “I just wondered,” Gabriel said, in more subdued voice,… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“And I do think it was excessive to hurl him into the canal.' 'He'll float.' The corners of Cecily's mouth twitched. 'It… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Nice work in there, Herondale, setting the place on fire,” Gabriel observed. “Good thing we were there to clean up after you,… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Spoon!” James said, running at his uncle Gabriel and jabbing him in the thigh. Gabriel mussed the boy’s hair affectionately. “You’re such… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Why are we bringing him along, again?" Will inquired, of the world in general as well as his sister. Cecily put her… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Nice work in their, Herondale, setting the place on fire," Gabriel observed. "Good thing we were there to clean up after you,… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Cecy," he said, and closed the distance between them, though it was not much, and then he was kissing her-his hands awkward… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“But what of you?” Gabriel said, and they were very close now, almost touching. “It is your choice to make now, to… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“Father . . . ," Gabriel began. "Father is a worm." Will gave a short laugh. He was in gear as if… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“You are a Lightwood," Cecily said. "You stayed because you were loyal to your family name. It is not cowardice." "Wasn't it?… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Hiding here, are you? That’s awkward.” “Why?” “Because I had intended to hide here myself.” “You may hide here with me, if… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“As the carriage rolled under the Institute’s gates, James saw his parents standing in the courtyard. “And where have you been?” Will… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
