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emilyondemand · 1 year

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There is a 24 hour period in ACOWAR that three important things happen in terms of Azriel and Elain’s relationship.

-The dissolution of Elain and Azriel’s first love interests.

-The crux of Elain and Azriel’s relationship arcs.

-A balance is created between Elain and Azriel experientially.

Let’s talk about it.

24 hours occurs over the course of chapters 42-55 in ACOWAR. In these chapters we have: the high lord’s meeting, the falling of the wall separating the mortal realm from Prythian, and Elain going to Graysen’s estate to plead sanctuary for humans who need it.

The first night that the IC stays in the Dawn Court after the initial high lord’s meeting- Mor effectively humiliates and rejects Azriel very publicly by not so discreetly sleeping with Helion in the same vicinity as Azriel. This was the final nail in the coffin for any ‘potential’ for Mor/Azriel. (Personally, I don’t think Mor and Azriel were ever the plan). Interestingly though leading up to this final closing of the door, they were already on the decline in the beginning of ACOWAR. I think Sarah was intentionally heavy handed with Mor and Azriel at the start of ACOMAF to starkly show this decline in relation to the increased presence of Elain; in fact, we begin to see this decline after the bat boys meet the sisters.

The following morning the wall falls and the IC rushes back to Velaris to mobilize. This is when Elain suggests that Graysen’s estate is the only safe place where humans will stand a chance against the coming onslaught. And that is where we have Graysen publicly reject and humiliate Elain, the engagement is over, Graysen can not and will not overcome Elain becoming Fae- the door is closed.

Within one day, possible futures between Mor/Azriel and Elain/Graysen are sunk nearly simultaneously.

In the midst of these interactions, we have Rhys and Feyre make two very prophetic observations about Azriel and Elain. “‘But he loves her. How can he sit idly by?’ ‘He thinks she is happier without him.’ His eyes shown with the memory—of his own choice to sit back. ‘He thinks he’s unworthy of her.’ . . . ‘There will come a day when Azriel has to decide if he is going to fight for her or let her go.’” Conversation between Rhys and Feyre Chapter 47

I don’t think it is a coincidence that Rhys says this about Azriel right after the reader finds out about the love ‘triangle’ of Helion/LoA/Beron. We find out that the LoA chose duty (Beron) over her heart (Helion). This is also the same book that introduces and explains the Blood Duel, which was again brought to the reader’s attention in the bonus chapter from Azriel’s POV. And ironically enough, earlier in ACOWAR we have Lucien saying in chapter 12 that he wants to see if Elain is ‘worth fighting for.’ And what do you know, as the books currently stand Elain is also seemingly torn between following her heart (Azriel) and her duty to (and the political security of) the mating bond (Lucien). In fact, just hours after Rhys’s observation about Azriel, Feyre says this about Elain in chapter 55:

“Some sliver of hope that had shattered today. That Graysen would still love her, still marry her—and that love would trump even a mating bond.”

These two statements about Azriel and Elain are what I believe to be at the crux of their relationship arcs. Azriel, who has always felt unworthy, will have to decide to fight for the love he wants and that chooses him; and Elain, who’s own fiancé didn’t fight to find a way to still be together, wants to choose the one she loves.

And finally, there is a balance and a symmetry that SJM likes to bring to her couples, especially in regards to sexual and romantic experience. What is the best solution to making the playing field a bit more even between a 540 year old Fae and a 23 year old human turned Fae, especially if he was in love with someone for centuries? She also needed to be deeply in love and committed to someone. Azriel and Elain each having a former love and, also being passed over and rejected by that former love is important to their romantic journey; because not only is it something that they can relate to and understand in one another, but it is also stands as a contrast for each of them when it is confronted with a love that is returned and cherished.

There is another parallel here though (as an aside, but does still tie in). In the beginning of ACOWAR, Azriel made decisions that would make Mor uncomfortable and that she wouldn’t like in favor of what was best for Rhysand and the court. Specifically, the decision to bring Eris in and make a deal with him. Elain does the same with Graysen in ACOMAF when she risks her position in society, her engagement, and ultimately Graysen in order to help Feyre and her court and by extension the whole of Prythian and the mortal realms. These decisions are ultimately what triggered the downfall of Mor/Azriel and Elain/Graysen. I don’t see Azriel and Elain being willing to make that sacrifice again, if it means giving up each other.

Elain is not going to be a stepping stone for Azriel. She is not going to be a plot device that spurs him to find his ‘true love’ and mate. Especially if that mate is a someone who wasn’t old enough to participate in the rite at Calanmai, has no prior experience with males, and for all intents and purposes would have no other option outside of Azriel. That is not how SJM likes to position the scales between her endgame couples. Sarah purposefully inserting Nesta thinking about Elain’s sexual history with Graysen and that she found enjoyment in it is also experientially putting her on more equal footing with Azriel.

Azriel and Elain have both been in love with people who prioritized other things over Azriel and Elain and did not cherish the love they offered them. It will be so poetic when Azriel and Elain realize that the feelings they had for Mor and Greyson will pale in comparison to the love they find in one another that is accepted, chosen, and fought for.

#azriel shadowsinger #elain archeron #azriel #elain #acotar #mor #graysen #elriel #pro elriel

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spine-lux · 2 months

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💎🩸 Blood Rubies 📖 "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J Maas

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sunshinebingo · 1 year

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In The Forest

@sparklingreader I finally completed it 😪. Can't say it's the best thing I've ever written but hey I'm still new to this and I still have a lot to learn.

Pairing: Elain Archeron x Lucien Vanserra

Summary: When Elain crossed the ward between humans and shifters, she did not expect to encounter something - or someone - that would change her life.

Word count: 1.7k

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Chapter 8

Graysen and his two companions trod carefully around the dense forest. They remained on alert for any noise or movement that could indicate any form of danger. The stories about this place were right. There was some sort of magic to it that made the three men felt like they did not belong here. This feeling has been creeping under their skin since they had crossed the ward. Being here, it was even harder to believe that Elain could have survived this strange place.

A rustling caught the attention of the three men making made them stop. Graysen’s grip on his axe tightened. His companions walked closer to stand on either side of him. The sound became louder. Something was coming towards them. Graysen caught a glimpse of white fabric and golden brown hair emerging behind the trees. A gasp escaped him when Elain walked closer and stopped a few metres away from them.

She stood there in her white dress and unbound hair, looking straight at Graysen. The heavy bags under her eyes were gone and she looked better than she had in months. He wondered for a minute if it was really her or just an illusion. Beside Graysen, the two other men had gone completely still.

‘’Elain? Is that really you?’’ Graysen managed to say after a gulp.

She narrowed her eyes at him, ‘’of course it is. Did you think I was a ghost?’’

Graysen released a sigh of relief but did not loosen his grip on the axe. She could have been turned into anything while being here. ‘’I saw the letter you sent your sisters. I was worried about you,’’ he tried his best to sound sympathetic.

Elain huffed a laugh and crossed her arms in front of her. ‘’If you were really worried about me you would have followed me into the woods instead of running away like the coward you are.”

Graysen flinched at her words. He opened his mouth to say something but Elain cut him off. ‘’I don’t care what you have to say. Leave this place at once.’’

Graysen frowned, confusion taking over his features. ‘’I came here to get you back. Your sisters are looking for you.’’ Her eyes widened slightly at the mention of her sisters. ‘’Now stop acting like a brat and let’s get out of here.’’ Graysen moved forward to grab her but Elain took a step back, adding more distance between them.

‘’Don’t you dare touch me,’’ she said between gritted teeth. ‘’You will get out of here. I am not leaving.’’

‘’Grays-‘’ he lifted his hand to stop one his friend from speaking. Anger started rise in him as he looked at Elain.

‘’This is about that man you met, isn’t it?’’

Elain’s hands balled into fists at her sides. Her voice remained firm when she spoke, ‘’Yes. But it is about much more than him.’’

Graysen could not stop the sardonic laugh that escaped him. ‘’I see now. This was all an act. You pretended to be hurt when in fact you came running to him.’’

‘’Don’t start accusing me of something you did. You cheated on me with not a single ounce of remorse,’’ Elain retorted. Then she crossed her arms, looking more relaxed than him. ‘’Maybe I should thank you after all. If you were not a lying bastard and a brute, I would not have had to run away from you. And I would not have met him.’’

Graysen rushed forward and grabbed Elain’s arm. ‘’Let me go you fucking brute,’’ she tried to push him away but he pulled her closer so their faces were inches apart.

‘’Listen to me little bitch. You –‘’

‘’Let her go,’’ Graysen heard the deep voice drawl before a man emerged from behind the trees.

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Graysen dropped Elain’s arms and stepped back the moment he saw Lucien prowl in their direction. Behind Graysen, the two other men raised their knives with trembling hands. Elain felt her body relax at the feeling of Lucien’s chest pressing against her back. She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply, savouring the feeling of warmth and safety that surrounded Lucien.

When Elain opened her eyes, she saw Graysen looking at them with rage and disgust. ‘’You left me so you can whore yourself to this random man you find in this wretched place?’’

Elain felt the reverberation of Lucien’s deep growl at Graysen’s words. Graysen and his companions’ faces paled as the realization that Lucien might not be any random man started to hit them. Lucien moved in front of Elain and stared down at Graysen. He held his axe higher at Lucien’s next words, ‘’careful of what you say.’’

‘’What are you?’’ Graysen said with a voice uneven with fear.

Lucien grinned at him. ‘’You don’t want to find out. Now get out of here.’’ His voice remained smooth and his calm demeanor did not falter despite the axe in Graysen’s hand. But it was not Graysen’s axe that threatened to harm Lucien.

The blond man behind Graysen threw his knife and it flew past Graysen, straight to where Elain and Lucien stood. Elain did not have time to gasp as Lucien caught the knife in his hand and threw it back in the direction where it came from. The man cried in pain and fell onto the forest floor as the blade imbedded itself in his shoulder.

Graysen looked back at his friend in horror. ‘’Son of a bitch,’’ he said. When he turned around, he lifted his axe, aiming it at Lucien’s head as he ran to him. Elain called out his name but Lucien had already moved out of Graysen’s way. With unnatural speed, the shifter reached the man’s side, punching him in the face.

Graysen staggered but remained standing. He wiped the blood coming out of his nose and looked between Lucien and Elain with horror. ‘’Graysen let’s get out of here,’’ said the other man kneeling at the side of his injured friend. This one at least had the common sense to not attempt anything that would get him hurt or worse.

‘’Not before I kill him.’’ Graysen retrieved a knife from his pocket and charged at Lucien again. He slashed around with his knife in one hand and the axe in the other. Elain stood aside, barely breathing, as Lucien dodged his attacks with little effort. With a hard kick of his feet, Lucien sent Graysen’s axe flying off before he punched him hard enough that Graysen hit the tree where Elain was standing.

Graysen panted as he braced himself with his arm against the tree. His friends shouted for him to get out but he ignored them. ‘’Ready to give up?’’ Lucien asked him. Elain was frozen in place as he watched him spitting blood on the leaves that blanketed the ground. She did not feel any pity for him though. They had warned him, but he had refused to leave. Behind him, his companions were slowly retreating. They were ready to leave him there.

Graysen lifted his head to look at Elain who was close. ‘’Bitch,’’ he hissed before he run to her with his knife. Eyes fixed on the blade, Elain did not see the moment Lucien shifted. In an instant, Lucien jumped on Graysen just before the knife could touch Elain. He fell backwards and Lucien stood above him with his massive paws on either sides of his head. Graysen’s eyes widened at the sight of the beast. Before he could lift the knife to hurt Lucien, the shifter planted his claws in his right hand. Graysen screamed as the sharp claws pierced his hand through skin and bones before coming out on the other side.

Lucien growled above him. ‘’Lucien wait,’’ Elain shouted before he could take a bite out of Graysen. He stilled. Elain walked to them. She stopped behind Graysen and kneeled. She bent down so her lips were close to his ears. ‘’If you ever set foot here again,’’ Elain said with the steadiest voice that she could muster, ‘’I will rip you to shreds before he can even touch you.’’ Elain doubted that she would be able to do such a thing, but she wanted Graysen to be afraid.

Elain looked at Lucien and when his eyes met hers, she nodded. Lucien retracted his claws and walked away from Graysen. Elain moved to stand next to Lucien, placing a hand on his furry head. Graysen cried in pain, tears streaming down his face, as he held his bloody hand. He looked at Elain and Lucien. When the latter growled, Graysen quickly got up. He joined his friends who looked like they were about to faint. Elain stood beside Lucien as she watched Graysen walk back to the wards.

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As soon as Lucien had shifted back, Elain had thrown herself in his arms, allowing him to carry her back to their house. “Are you alright?” Lucien asked when he set her down on the bed. Elain smiled at him and nodded.

He did not seem convinced by her timid answer. So Elain took his face in her palms and kissed him. She dragged Lucien to lie on top of her on the bed. Lucien braced himself on his forearms as he deepened the kiss. Elain moved a hand to grab his hair, pulling on the smooth strands. Lucien groaned and although the sound sent a rush of heat to her core, Elain giggled at his reaction.

Lucien pulled back with a grin. “What?” he flicked her nose. Elain wrapped her arms around his neck. “I think…” she gulped, trying to find the courage to open her heart to him. “Lucien –‘’ her heartbeat accelerated so much Lucien was probably able to feel it pounding in her chest with how close they were.

His eyes were fixed on her. One of his hands cupped her face, his thumb moving soothingly over her cheek. Elain closed her eyes. Lucien lowered his head and rested his forehead against hers. “I love you.”

Elain’s eyes opened at his words. She gaped at him. “You do?” she whispered. Lucien nodded, eyes still closed. “I do too.”

Lucien opened his eyes then. Elain looked at him “You do?” he asked.

“Yes,” she said, her face breaking into a grin.

Lucien laughed with her and let his body fall onto Elain. “Lucien you’re crushing me,” Elain’s voice was muffled beneath him. Lucien wrapped his arms around Elain’s waist and turned on the bed so that she could lie on top of him.

Elain beamed at him, “I love you.”

Lucien pinched her side, making her laugh louder. “I love you too.”

Thank you for reading!! ♥

#🦊#elucien #lucien vanserra #elain archeron #graysen #acotar

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thecrookedwriterspath · 1 year

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Your characters are in a universe where they must dress color-coded. Who wears what?

Ah how fun! Thank you for the ask!

Since it's non specific, I'll pick Dragons and Kingdoms. I'm not sure if this color choice means personality or what color they like, sooo I'll just see how it goes lol

Graysen... I usually see him vibing with blue, but also he's VERY wallflower energy and anxiety through the roof. I'm going to say the kind of dark blue that's almost black. He is very different, and does his absolute utmost to try and hide that. There's a lot more to his thoughts and actions than what most people notice or care to understand, and he's just trying to get by.

Talwin wears red. I recently made the realization she dyes her hair red but it ends up being more mahogany because of her natural brown shade, and she uses beets when she can't get a hold of henna from the bigger markets with connections to the south. She loves to wear red when she can as well. She's also very vibrant and energetic! If a bit quick to anger.

Almyra wears white. (Those are her scale colors but says they gotta wear clothes so) She's a bit aloof, rather sarcastic, and likes to poke fun at those around her. She has trouble blending in outside of very specific circumstances, though she tries.

Keith wears brown. He's a normal guy, good humored, with a flair for the dramatic and pranks, but is ultimately reliable when needed. Earnest if over the top, and stubborn. Has a warm depth if anyone takes time to get past the first layer.

#writeblr #writing #WIP #ocs #dragons and kingdoms #ask #ask game #graysen #talwin #almyra #keith

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gwyns · 7 months

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the "his name is lucien" scene is so criminally underrated. like?? here we have elain defending lucien??? from her previous FIANCE????

#and im supposed to believe she hates him mhm suuuure #the bottom line is: if she didnt care about him at all she wouldnt have said anything #but she didnt like graysens tone and so she had to correct him to give lucien RESPECT #acotar #elain archeron #lucien vanserra #elucien #tp #*mine

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nanstgeorge · 2 months

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NO ONE EVER DOES. NO ONE EVER LOOKED—NOT REALLY.

djklmnx / x / Gokstadt/Ganymede, Paisley Rekdal / cokegirl / My Love Mine All Mine, Mitski / You (2018–) / retroowl8 / Mariners Apartment Complex, Lana Del Rey / Castlevania (2017–2021) / Louise Gluck

#almost no autonomy her whole life who else feels sick this author doesn’t understand her like me #thinking about how elain never really owned her body it’s been a prize for marriage and then changed against her own will #she was eleven when her mother starting talking about her like this and groomed her sister to do the same #the only think she’s ever owned was her love and it got thrown back in her face with graysen GOD TAKE ALL HER SUFFERING AND GIVE IT TO THE #AUTHOR #elain archeron #pro elain #acotar #web weaving #elain lore

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anthrologies · 4 months

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ACOSF Chapter 58, even though Elain and Az are... whatever, SJM in the next paragraph shows us that Rhys, Cassian, and Lucien can be buddies. Guys being dudes. A little preview of the future potential for these brothers-in-law

I think it was @acourtofthought who wrote something about how Az feels on the outs with his family after Rhys and Cassian both find their mates. Along with his established issues feeling like he doesn't fit in with Illyrians or High Fae, now he's losing his place within his own family as his brothers take the next steps in their lives. The positioning here, of these three together and Az lingering by the door, only cements that.

And I don't think it's coincidence that she gives us an example here of Azriel's shadows swirling in a moment of happiness right before the bonus chapter takes place. Teeing that up nicely for ya

#talking about sports is the most 'boyfriends of sisters being forced to hang out at the family gathering' thing ever #elain definitely likes the attention that az gives her and might be drawn to his possessiveness after graysen's rejection #also azriels present to nesta is the cutest thing #anti e/riel #acosf #i am sure that I'm not the first person to notice these things but it kinda makes me proud to feel like i am yk

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lorcandidlucienwill · 4 months

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How the Graysen-Elain reunion would've gone if Lucien was there

Graysen: take the ring off. Elain: no. Graysen: Take. It. Off. Elain: Graysen: TAKE IT OFF! Rhysand: That’s enough. The lady keeps the ring, if she wants it. Though none of us will be particularly sad to see it go. Females tend to prefer gold or silver to iron. Graysen: Is this the start of it? You Fae males will come to take our women? Are your own not fuckable enough? Lucien: *strides into the room like a boss* Oh, believe me, Gabby, Graysen: Graysen. Lucien: Yeah yeah. Anyway, Gus, our females are plenty fuckable, which you'd know if you ever crossed the wall, little boy. Once you've got a taste of the Fae, you'll never want to leave. Graysen: You bast- Lucien: Elain is one of us now. And taking a look at you, it's a safe bet that any of the Fae would be an upgrade from you. Graysen: *angry bitch noises* Lucien: Elain deserves a real man to rail her, considering you left her unsatisfied every night. *stares at Graysen's one-millimeter defeater with judgement* Oh, by the way, I'm Lucien. Nice to meet you. *winks* Archeron sisters: *swooning in the background* Graysen: *speechless*

#elucien #pro elucien #lucien vanserra #pro lucien vanserra #elain archeron #pro elain archeron #elain x graysen

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animezinglife · 2 months

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While I feel sorry for Elain in terms of how Graysen treated her, she dodged a bullet.

She also has the option--if she so chooses and when she's ready--for the most extreme upgrade of all time.

Graysen would've shown his true colors eventually and she would've been miserable.

For her sake, I hate how it happened, but I'm glad it did. She deserves better.

#acotar #elain archeron #graysen #lucien vanserra

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bearnakedbaker · 1 year

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#graysen quinn #athletic redhead #muscular ginger #ginger bulge #spirit of 76 #scruffy ginger

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spine-lux · 2 months

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💍🤵‍♂ Graysen 📖 "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J Maas

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sunshinebingo · 1 year

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In The Forest

A million times sorry @sparklingreader for taking so long with this. Also I miss chatting with you dear. I hope you are doing alright!!

Pairing: Elain Archeron x Lucien Vanserra

Summary: When Elain crossed the ward between humans and shifters, she did not expect to encounter something - or someone - that would change her life.

Word count: 1.2k

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Chapter 7

‘’Tell me something you’ve never told anyone,’’ Elain asked Lucien while lying on his chest in their bed. It had been a good hour since Elain was riding him on the couch. Although they had done it again after Lucien had carried her upstairs, the blissful feeling did not dissipate at all. Lucien felt like he was floating. Sex with Elain was like an otherworldly experience that he did not think he would ever get enough of.

Lucien’s laugh made her look up at him. ‘’Why do women like to ask that question?’’

Elain ran her fingers along his chest as Lucien’s hand moved up and down her bare back. ‘’Because we want to feel special and know something about you that nobody else does.’’

‘’Well you are special to me and I already admitted that earlier,’’ he said and saw goosebumps erupt across her body as his hands moved lower.

‘’Well saying it is one thing. Proving it is something else.’’ It was obvious that what was happening between them was different than anything either of them had ever known. He knew she felt it too. Lucien wanted all of her and he wanted to give her all of him too.

‘’Fair enough.’’ He removed one hand from her ass to tuck her hair behind her ear so he could see more of her beautiful face. ‘’I always told everyone who ever asked that I was fine with living alone. But in reality it has felt extremely lonely since my mother moved away. But I am very happy for her though. When you told me how you felt alone in your house back in the village, I felt like we were very alike in this regard.’’

Elain lifted herself up slightly and took Lucien’s face in her palms. She brushed her lips with his and whispered ‘’you are not alone anymore.’’ She kissed him softly. ‘’And neither am I,’’ she kissed him again but this time she did not pull away.

Elain’s hand tangled in his hair and he opened for her. He felt his cock harden beneath her when her tongue met his. Elain moaned as his cock brushed her already wet centre. In a quick move, Lucien tightened his grip on her and flipped her onto the bed. Lucien decided then that he would do anything for Elain to stay by his side, starting with worshiping her body until they both forgot that anything else but them was real.

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Day 11

The following day, Elain decided to write a letter to her sisters. After another night spent in Lucien’s arms, but this time getting to enjoy more than his cuddles, she was certain that she would not be going back to her old life anytime soon. A discussion with Lucien during breakfast had convinced her that she should reassure her sisters that she was safe. Although she did not know what the situation in the village was.

Elain had no idea if Graysen had inform other people of her escape beyond the wards. She wanted to believe that he had not. Only because she wanted to believe that her sisters would have come for her had they known. Sitting on the swing while Lucien carried on his daily workout exercises, Elain wrote, informing her sisters that she was safe and very well. She mentioned in the letter that they should ask Graysen himself of the reason that pushed her to leave so suddenly. Elain hoped that Nesta would carve the answers out of him.

She continued the letter by telling them about Lucien but did not mention his true nature. Elain knew that her sisters would be suspicious of this sudden appearance in her life. But she hoped that by telling them a little about him and their new relationship, it would convince them that she was happy where she was, with Lucien.

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Day 13

‘’Keep your eyes open,’’ Graysen told the two men beside him. ‘’Whatever roams this place could be hiding anywhere.’’ Graysen was convinced that he would never set foot in this cursed placed. And yet here he was, looking for someone who he thought was already dead. But that was before he saw the letter that Elain had sent her sisters.

Graysen was certain that whatever beasts lived on this side of the forest would have already taken advantage of a fragile woman running straight into their nest. But it seemed the woman in question was more resilient than what Graysen thought she was. Maybe that was because Elain had already had to deal with her monstrous sister before. Nesta Archeron was feral in her own way. Graysen had always known it but his thoughts were confirmed when the eldest sister had burst into his house to demand an explanation for Elain’s disappearance.

Graysen knew that Elain’s sisters have been looking for her. He had declared not knowing anything until he saw his name was mentioned in the letter that came from Elain. There was no denying her handwriting, just like there was no denying that he knew more than what he has let on.

What had prompted Graysen to come look for her however, were not only the threats from Elain’s sisters. It was the knowledge that Elain had mention meeting someone else. Elain was wrong if she believed that she could leave him for someone else. It would be a shame for Graysen, even for his family, if people learned that his girlfriend has chosen someone else over him. It would send the message that he was not a good enough man to provide for her and keep her from seeking pleasure elsewhere.

So, armed with an ax and whatever knife he could fit on him, Graysen and his companions crossed the wall of fog in search of Elain.

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Lucien took extra precaution to avoid being seen by the three humans who had infiltrated the forest. Graysen’s voice when he had recognized it from a distance had made him halt and the realisation that they had come looking for Elain had turned his breathing heavy. Lucien was not afraid of fighting Graysen and whoever the two other fools at his side were. He could sense their fear already. What worried him was Elain.

What if she wanted to go back to Graysen?, a voice in his head whispered. He shut the voice down by reminding himself that what had grown between Elain and him in a few days was much more meaningful than what she had known with Graysen for much longer. But it would not be fair to her to get rid of Graysen without her knowledge. Lucien wanted this to be her choice. And whatever she chose, Lucien decided he would be okay with it. But he desperately wanted Elain to choose him.

As the men advanced deeper into the forest, Lucien retreated on silent feet and rushed with preternatural speed to the house where Elain was waiting for him. She was already out of the door and expecting him to tell her that he was fine. But as soon as he shifted Lucien took her hands in his and said in hoarse voice ‘’Graysen has come for you.’’

Thanks for reading !! ;)

#elucien #elain archeron #lucien vanserra #graysen #elain x lucien #acotar

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