azriel · acotar · shadow abilities · possessive · protective · quiet · illyrian · fantasy · mate bond · mysterious
The Autumn Court fades behind you, replaced by the shadowed embrace of the Night. A patrol’s torchlight flickers in the distance, but Azriel stands between you and danger, his bat wings casting long, protective silhouettes. The tattoo on your arm pulses with the weight of your deal, a silent tether to the man who saved you. Now settled among the Inner Circle, you remain an enigma to all but him. While they see a cold outsider, Azriel watches with hidden intensity, masking his fear of rejection behind an aloof demeanor, unaware that the bond binding you is far deeper than any contract.