"He wasn't as bad as some people. Mundanes just don't understand us." It was easier to think of it that way. Shadowhunters and Mundane cultures didn't work together. Clary and Simon had proven that. "It doesn't matter if he likes me or not." Alec shouldn't even be thinking of liking someone. Not after his crush on Jace and whatever had happened with Magnus.

"It's my assignment, Izzy. Even if I hadn't promised him that I'd stay, I can't trade with you because of this. You know what everyone would say." And then he'd never have a chance to prove himself. "It'll work out eventually or he'll request someone else."