Eight years after City of Heavenly Fire…

Jace hears the sounds of footsteps running down the hall, little footsteps padding along. Jace moans into his pillow and opens one eye to see that Clary is still asleep, her small body tucked in—one foot across his legs. The door to their bedroom bursts open and in comes flying Stephen, his green eyes so alive.

"Daddy!" Stephen screeches as he jumps onto the bed.

Clary moans and opens her eyes, she smiles lightly. "How did you get out of bed again?" Clary asks her son seriously.

"Jump!" Stephen babbles.

Clary turns to Jace and rolls her eyes. "It is clear that he inherited your abilities already," Clary says as she sits up.

Jace laughs and gathers his two year old in his arms, tickling his belly. "But he is also adorable, like you," Jace says lightly. Jace rolls toward Clary and places a hand on her abdomen and plants a kiss on the swell of her stomach. "And this baby will be just as perfect," Jace promises.

Clary catches his gaze and he reaches up to kiss her gently.

"Kiss," Stephen says.

Clary laughs and grabs her son, kissing his cheek. "There, now both my boys have a morning kiss," Clary says between laughs.

Jace played with one of Stephen's curls as he caught Clary's smile. Clarys laid her head on Jace's shoulder as the sunshine streamed in—engulfing Jace and Stephen. She felt endless happiness; she felt light and free—something she only felt when Stephen and Jace were around.

I know it's short, but I wanted this one to capture a small moment in time. Review please!