He taught me there's a place on a man's back where, if you sink a blade in, you can pierce his heart and sever his spine, all at once,' Sebastian had said. 'I guess we got the same birthday present that year, big brother,' Jace thought. 'Didn't we?

Summary

This quote suggests a deep bond and shared experiences between Sebastian and Jace, who are most likely brothers. It metaphorically refers to a vulnerable spot on a man's back where hurting him could have severe consequences. Jace reflects on this, implying that they have both experienced pain or betrayal from each other. The line "I guess we got the same birthday present that year" figuratively implies that they have caused each other harm, emphasizing their complicated relationship and the pain they have inflicted upon one another.

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