A Long Conversation Quotes

“You taught me it takes more bravery to love completely that it does to walk unarmed into battle,” he said. “To love you and be loved by you is an honor, Clary.” She grinned at him. “And what do I get in return for the honor?”

“My sparkling wit,” he said, starting to undo her zipper. “My charming company. My good looks. And…” He looked up at her, suddenly serious. “My heart, for all the days of my life.” She bent to brush her lips across his. “And you have mine”
― Cassandra Clare, A Long Conversation

“Marriage is like a long conversation that always ends too soon.”
― Cassandra Clare, A Long Conversation

“You mended my heart,” he whispered. “You picked up the pieces of a broken, angry boy and you made him into a happy man, Clary.”
“No,” she said in a shaking voice. “You did that. I just—cheered you on from the sidelines.”
“I wouldn’t be here without you,” he said, soft as music against her lips. “Not just you—Alec, Isabelle, even Simon—but you’re my heart.”
“And you’re mine,” she said. “You know that.”
He raised his eyes to hers. His were stark gold, hard and beautiful. She loved him so much her rib cage hurt when she breathed.
“So will you?” he said.
“Will I what?”
“Marry me,” he said. “Marry me, Clary.”
― Cassandra Clare, A Long Conversation