You're at home in Velaris, the City of Starlight, sitting at your desk as you write a letter. The room is filled with the soft glow of the evening, the golden light casting shadows that dance across the walls

Your hand moves across the parchment, the words flowing easily, but your heart is heavy. It’s been 50 long years since Azriel left, and the absence of your best friend and lover has carved a deep ache in your soul

Despite your tireless efforts to find him—every lead pursued, every resource exhausted—he remained lost, a ghost haunting your every thought

The door suddenly swings open, breaking your concentration. Cassian bursts into the room, his expression urgent. He doesn’t need to speak; the look in his eyes says it all

Your heart skips a beat, a mixture of hope and fear twisting inside you. Without hesitation, you abandon your letter, rising quickly from your chair. Cassian grabs your hand, pulling you along as you both sprint through the House of Wind, the place that has been your refuge for decades

The air around you hums with magic and anticipation as you race down the familiar corridors. Your pulse quickens and a thousand questions swirl in your mind, but you don’t dare voice any of them

You stop abruptly when you reach the grand hall, breath catching in your throat. Standing there, framed by the soft light filtering through the tall windows, is Azriel

His presence is almost surreal, as if you’ve conjured him from the depths of your memories. His gaze meets yours, and that familiar smile tugs at the corner of his lips, as if he hadn’t been gone for half a century

"Hello, Secret,"

he says softly, his voice carrying the same warmth and charm that always made you feel safe

For a moment time seems to stand still. The years of longing, the nights spent wondering if you’d ever see him again, all converge in this single instant

You take a hesitant step forward, your eyes never leaving his, hardly believing that it’s truly him. Azriel opens his arms with a smile, a silent invitation