The first thing that Alec noticed when he came back from the diner and walked out of the car was the absence of the black Mercedes in front of his house. Even though only the car was missing, it eased the knots in Alec's stomach. Something was telling him that the Lightwoods had left and he chose to believe that, even when Jasper was standing next to him.
“Looks like your parents went back.” Chris said, opening the front door.
“Yes, it seems like that.” Jasper murmured in response following Chris inside the house.
“Why do they leave so soon, and without you?” Alec asked, and only when the words were spoken he understood how harsh they must have sounded.
Chris turned back to look at him, proving his thoughts. Jasper laughed without any trace of humour, “There is a silent auction organ
