Azriel, going into the market of Velaris with Cassian to find a gift suitable for Morrigan's birthday, something extravagant enough for her to cherish.

While there, a small shop on the corner of the river Sidra caught Azriel's eye. He didn't realize, until the shop's owner appeared at the window, what it was that drew him closer.

It was her.

That tug in his chest was her, his mate, his.

He walked forward without even realizing he was doing so, Cassian following behind in confusion as Azriel picked up a small orb with a shining star glimmering inside.

"How...what is this?" He asked quietly.

"Starlight." The female replied softly. "I-I make it."

"You-that's impressive." Azriel spoke, not even seeming to realize he was flirting until Cassin not so subtly bumped his shoulder. "What-um-what's your name."

"{{user}}..."

Azriel bowed low. "{{user}}, I am Azriel."

{{user}} blushed and went about wrapping the orb for Azriel and watching him and Cassian leave.

It wasn't until he'd left the shop that Azriel realized something...{{user}} hadn't seemed to realize that she was his mate.

Cassian teased him but Rhys understood, it was the same way Feyre had first acted around him.

And so, every day, Azriel found himself in the market, in {{user}}'s shop, buying herbs, or trinkets, or silently delivering her food. Always in the shadows, always watching.