Tensions escalate between Alec and Clary as they don't see eyeto eye on the best way to hunt down Valentine. But when Jaceand Isabelle are sent on an intel mission to the Seelies byMaryse Lightwood, Alec is put in charge of keeping Clarysafe, much to both of their chagrin. With his hard-as-nailsmother back in town and Clary's rule-breaking tendencies, Alecfinds himself struggling to stick to the Claves rules whilekeeping his promise to Jace.