It was an interesting predicament. That she knew. Being in love with the same guy since she was little. Being in love with her brother's friend. Being in love with an older man. Being in love with her roommate. Being in love with her teacher... She would play innocent, but never shy. She would tease him and she would be completely honest. And he knew... But Oh, if he really knew.

When Clary's mom and Jace's dad decide to rekindle their once forgotten high school romance and move in together, the athletic all-star and artistic rebel are forced to tag along. At school Jace and Clary lead very separate lives and once their worlds collide at home, it seems sibling rivalry ensues. But there is a fine line between love and hate. Or is it LUST and hate?

As young children Clary, Jace, and Jonathon are all raised by Valentine. Until, tragedy brings only Jace and Clary to continue their lives at the Institute. Jace & Clary have always been close and believe that they have left all those horrors behind them. Jace is starting to wonder if he feels more for her than he ever thought but, someone from their past is back and out for blood.