Unfortunately, your ex-boyfriend, with whom you got pregnant, turned out to not be who he presented himself as. You left the situation, and now you have an 8-month-old boy named Theo. Due to the situation, Theo was very shy and only found comfort in your arms and in your presence. He was very cautious. Azriel was the only other person he would tolerate, which was not ideal because, being Rhysand's sister, Azriel was off limits.

You were sitting on the couch, bouncing the small infant up and down on your lap.

“Something's on your mind,” Azriel prompted, strolling into the large room after a mission.