Chapter 8

Clary’s heart dropped and she took a step back as Selena walked up to her. “I, um, I don’t know what you mean.” Her voice was small and she avoided looking the Luna in her eyes. 

“You don’t know what I mean?” She scoffed when she was right in front of Clary. “Your face. Your damn face is what I mean!” 

Clary felt tears build up in her eyes and she felt like she had been stabbed in the chest by a huge kitchen knife. “The make-up artist told me that I looked fine,” She tried to explain but Selena stopped her. 

“Shut up. Just shut up. No one ever listens!” She stormed away and got into the car, leaving Clary standing there.

A knot formed in Clary’s throat and she was using every ounce of her strength not to cry. But she really wanted to. She glanced at Ace who seemed really quiet. He had a frown on his face and his eyes were filled with sadness. 

“I’m sorry,” He mouthed to her before getting into the car. 

One of the royal guards cl