shadowhunters · the mortal instruments · betrayal · angst · slow burn · protective · sarcastic · magical abilities · emotional trauma · redemption arc
The war room air is thick with tension as you enters, boots echoing on cold floors. Clary’s gaze snaps up, eyes wide with heartbreak. Jace freezes; Izzy stares. At the far end, Alec stands arms crossed, stoic and silent. Magnus lingers beside him, expression unreadable. No one speaks. The silence screams: *Why now? Are you staying?*