She had never asked herself whether it cost him any effort. Any effort to stand between Will and the world, protecting each one of them from the other. (Cassandra Clare)

She had never asked herself whether it cost him any effort. Any effort to stand between Will and the world, protecting each one of them from the other.

Cassandra Clare

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