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Buffy's pov

Jace, Buffy, and Izzy were in the control room for a briefing that Aldertree had organized. A week had passed since Clary mother Jocelyn died and Buffy's boyfriend rarely visited the institute and avoided everyone except her because she was his girlfriend and she didn't blame him for killing Jocelyn - she just supported him and was there for him. during this difficult time.

- During the attack on the City of Bones, Jace fought bravely and was therefore acquitted of all crimes by the Clave. Lydia's doctor in Idris reports that her condition is improving - The director of the institute said to the shadowhunters who were in the control room.

Jace walked over to Izzy and Buffy, who were talking behind each other.

- Why isn't Alec here? - Jace asked as he looked at the girls. The blonde man was worried about his parabatai, who felt remorse for killing Jocelyn.

- Alec currently needs some space and time to come to terms with the matter related to Jocelyn - Buffy replied, Jace looked at her growing pregnant belly.

The blonde man saw that Alec did everything to make the vampire slayer feel good during her pregnancy and took care of her.

- A new threat has appeared. Valentine currently has the Mortal Chalice and the Soul Sword, two of the three Mortal Instruments, so we must discover his plan... - Aldertree said, and the two shadowhunters and Buffy continued to talk

- Everything's all right? - Izzy asked Jace as the shadowhunters looked at the blonde man.

- I'm fine, even though everyone is watching me... - Jace replied, but Izzy interrupted him.

- Jace, I'm sorry I let them take you to the City of Bones - Izzy said apologetically and felt remorse.

- Izzy, it's not your fault. You wanted to save Alec's life, and if I were you, I would do the same - Jace replied, and then he started talking to Buffy. - How are you and your daughter feeling? - Jace asked Buffy after a while.

- Everything is fine with us, although some days the pregnancy tires me and gives me bone a hard time - the blonde replied with a smile.

The briefing ended and the shadowhunters in the control room dispersed and returned to their duties.

- Does your shoulder still hurt? - Jace asked his adoptive sister when he saw that her arm was hurting.

- I'm a little sensitive - The black-haired girl said, but Buffy felt that something was wrong with Izzy's arm.

- I'm going back to my aunt's house, if you need me, call me - Buffy said and said goodbye to Izzy and Jace before she left the institute and went to the house of her aunt, who was on a business trip.