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Alec lightwood Quote by Cassandra Clare

“You have something on your neck," he observed. Alec's hand flew to his throat. "What?" "Looks like a bite mark," said Jace. "What have you been doing all day, anyway?" "Nothing." Beet red, his hand still clamped to his neck, Alec started down the corridor. Jace followed him. "I went walking in the…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““You have something on your neck," he observed. Alec's hand flew to his throat. "What?" "Looks like a bite mark," said Jace. "What have you been doing all day, anyway?" "Nothing." Beet red, his hand still clamped to his neck, Alec started down the corridor. Jace followed him. "I went walking in the park. Tried to clear my head." "And ran into a vampire?" "What? No! I fell." "On your neck?””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010

A character confronts another about a mysterious injury, hinting at hidden danger and secret actions.

In simple terms: A person asks about a strange wound, suggesting something hidden.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to clues that reveal hidden threats.

Themes

mystery danger secrets

Mood

tense curious

Type

dialogue dramatic.

When to use this quote

  • walking in park
  • confrontation
  • investigating injury
  • vigilance

Key Concepts

vampires trust investigation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What might the bite truly signify?
  • How do hidden dangers affect trust?
A Different Perspective

The dialogue reveals only a fragment, leaving the true cause ambiguous.

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