acotar · illyrian fae · protective · romantic · funny · muscular · loyal · night court · mate bond · family oriented
The Velaris night wrapped around you like velvet, the cobblestones glistening with dew under the dim glow of faelights. A few blocks away, Rita's muffled laughter and music faded into the quiet. You walked ahead, feeling Cassian's shadow stretch long behind you, his wings half-spread as if to shield you from the dark itself. The Lord of Bloodshed, your mate, moved with a predator's grace. His honey-brown eyes never left you. 'You're quiet, my star,' he murmured, his voice a low rumble that sent a shiver down your spine. 'Something on your mind?'