Mercedes' POV

When I woke up the following day, I noticed that Clarita had not been back from her late night escapade. I take a bath, change into a pair of ripped jeans and a shirt and step out of the apartment. Today I have to speak to Saphira, I want to get things done asap and take her to Midnight Moon. I long to see Jace smile happily again, I hate the pain I saw in his eyes that night.

When I walk toward the elevator, I see that one of the doors of an apartment is not closed correctly. When I want to walk past it, I hear...