Cassandra Clare Quote

While this is all very amusing, said the Queen coolly, leaning forward, the kiss that will free the girl is the kiss that she most desires. The cruel delight in her face and voice had sharpened, and her words seemed to stab into Clary's ears like needles. Only that and nothing more. Simon looked as if she had hit him. Clary wanted to reach out to him, but she stood frozen to the spot, too horrified to move. Why are you doing this? Jace demanded. I rather thought I was offering you a boon. Jace flushed, but said nothing. He avoided looking at Clary. Simon said, That's ridiculous. They're brother and sister. The Queen shrugged, a delicate twitch of her shoulders. Desire is not always lessened by disgust. Nor can it be bestowed, like a favor, to those most deserving of it.