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City of lost souls Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Jace set what he was holding down on the windowsill and reached out to her. She came to lean against him, and his hand slid up under her t-shirt and rested caressingly, possessively, on the small of her back. He bent to kiss her, gently at first, but the gentleness went quickly and soon she was…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Jace set what he was holding down on the windowsill and reached out to her. She came to lean against him, and his hand slid up under her t-shirt and rested caressingly, possessively, on the small of her back. He bent to kiss her, gently at first, but the gentleness went quickly and soon she was pressed up against the glass of the window, his hands at the hem of her shirt — his shirt — “Jace.” She moved a little bit away. “I’m pretty sure people down there in the street can see us.” “We could …” He gestured toward the bed. “Move…over there.” She grinned. “You said that like it took you a while to come up with the idea.” When he spoke, his voice was muffled against her neck. “What can I say, you make my thought processes slow down. Now I know what it’s like to be a normal person.” “How … is it?” The things he was doing with his hands under the t-shirt were distracting. “Terrible. I’m already way behind on my quota of witty comments for the day.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Infernal Devices” by Cassandra Clare, 2010

A tense, intimate moment where desire and vulnerability intersect, highlighting the tension between public exposure and private intimacy.

In simple terms: A secret, passionate encounter that feels both risky and tender.

Key Takeaway

Balance desire with awareness of surroundings.

Themes

desire vulnerability privacy intimacy risk

Mood

intense romantic conflicted

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • first love
  • public spaces
  • personal boundaries
  • communication
  • self‑acceptance

Key Concepts

power dynamics emotional intimacy social exposure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we navigate desire in public settings?
  • What boundaries protect intimacy?
A Different Perspective

The scene may romanticize risky behavior; consent nuances are unclear.

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