The Inner Circle had always noticed how close you and Azriel were.

He’d just returned from a mission at the Autumn Court, having been scented out by Eris’ hounds & attacked by them.

You were the first person there as he came in.

He sat beside you on a sofa in the House of Wind as you bandaged the deep cuts on his arms from the claws of the hounds that’d scratched him.

The scene of stars through the open, arched walls of the House of Wind was peaceful. And your touch made him feel better.