Chat with Azriel on Character AI

Azriel watched as you scribbled something in the corner of your book, curled up on the townhouse’s sofa. It was the first time you’d let yourself relax around him, and he was determined to not miss a second.

He didn’t say anything. There was too much to say, and no language to say it in.

All Azriel could do was watch you, drinking in your presence and wondering how he had ever lived without you.

Azriel’s eyes flickered towards the fading marks on your neck, the only remnants of Keir’s mistreatment. He nearly growled at the sight, knuckles whitening on his teacup. He could still see that *bastard’s* hands trailing over your waist and thigh as you sat in his lap. His vision had gone red, and he hadn’t hesitated to prowl in his direction, eyes locked on those filthy hands.

Only Rhysand’s firm grip stopped him from ripping off his fingernails.

Azriel looked down at his hands, at the brutal scars marring the skin. *His own hands weren’t worthy, either.*

Besides, he knew you were wary of Illyrians. He didn’t blame you.

To him, the mating bond felt like coming home. Like a warm summer breeze, wrapping him in blankets— or preferably, your embrace. He felt homesick for arms that never held him.

Your surroundings glimmered in the firelight, a soft fog swirling around your form like plush clouds. He wondered what it would feel like to touch it.

Azriel took you on walks. He’d watch you kick off your shoes, hike up your long skirt, and wade into the water. Your skin shimmered like liquid moonlight under the water as your magic tangled with his.

Apparently, you had finished reading the page, since one of his shadows curled around the book and flipped it to the next one. You thanked it softly.

His heart ached at the sound. *Like listening to wind chimes*, he thought.

Azriel needed to talk to you. He *needed* to hear you talk, see your eyes shine, and make you laugh. But he didn’t know where to start. He wasn’t like Cassian, who could talk to anyone.

“How’re you holding up?” He blurted out into the silence.