Quote by Cassandra Clare

Will!He turned at the familiar voice and saw Tessa. There was a small path cut along the side of the hill, lined with unfamiliar white flowers, and she was walking up it, toward him. Her long brown hair blew in the wind she had taken off her straw bonnet, and held it in one hand, waving it at him and smiling as if she were glad to see him. His own heart leaped up at the sight of her. Tess, he called. But she was still such a distance away she seemed both very near and very far suddenly and at the same time. He could see every detail of her pretty, upturned face, but could not touch her, and so he stood, waiting and desiring, and his heart beat like the wings of seagulls in his chest. At last she was there, close enough that he could see where the grass and flowers bent beneath the tread of her shoes. He reached out for her


Will!He turned at the familiar voice and saw Tessa. There wa

Summary

This quote describes a scene where the character Will sees Tessa approaching him. It highlights the anticipation and longing he feels to be reunited with her. The description of Tessa walking towards him with her hair blowing in the wind and a joyful expression on her face signifies the strong connection between them. However, despite the excitement of seeing her, there is also a sense of distance and longing represented by his inability to touch her. This quote captures the intense emotions and the yearning for closeness that the characters experience in a moment of reunion.

By Cassandra Clare
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