1 week later...

"Are you ready for this?" Clary asked, perching on Damon desk as she gathered the files, she saw the determined look on her mate's face, the determination to take no shit from the mixed blood they were meeting with. "Remember, stay calm and don't try to rip the arms from anyone that tries to shake hands with me" she said with a chuckle.

"I know, I know, I'll try my best, but Jace had best not try anything. I haven't forgotten the last time" Damon said, giving his mate a quick kiss on the lips and one on the stomach, his face softening for a moment as...