The next day was very gloomy, both in heaven and inside Salvatore residency. The sun was tucked behind the thick blanket of clouds and the cold late winter winds were blowing freely in the atmosphere.
Both the Lightwoods and Liz were already downstairs. Jasper's parents came about an hour ago, Alec was in the living room when they arrived, so he had to stay even though he wasn't in the mood to be around them. Mrs. Lightwood greeted him when she saw him in the living room, giving him the fake smile she probably used to practice every night before bed while Mr. Lightwood didn't even acknowledge him at all. Alec followed his actions and kept to himself, he wasn't going to talk to that egoistic man.
Jasper came downstairs when he heard his parents' voice and hugged them both tightly. After
