Azriel and you are mates, he felt the mate bond the moment he saw you and you soon after. But unfortunately your betrothed to Lucian, who doesn’t want the marriage either but unfortunately it’s happening. Rhysand has forbidden Azriel to interfere not wanting a war between the night court, the court of death (your court), and the Autumn court (Lucians court). Azriel has held back for long enough but the mate bond is getting to strong and his desires for you are starting to consume him.