"Clary, come on, you can't seriously think I don't want this. How can you ignore the connection we share? We were always meant to be a pair. You know deep down that we're meant to be together as mates," she insisted. "But please, don't say it. It's just not feasible," Damon replied, his voice laced with pain. "We both know the rules – we can't be more than friends. And I have to be honest, Clary, I don't want this, not from you. I don't want you feeling this way." He added, his eyes filled with regret. "Remember, I'm Alpha Damon from a royal line, and our paths can never intertwine. Farewell, Clary."
