#gwynriel child

[ladyelain]

Azriel if it turns out Gwyn is related to the Vanserras

#the batman was too stunned to speak #he’s so done with them all lmao #but honestly we don’t rly need gwyn to be related to the clan do we #it makes me so uncomfortable idk #the poor child went through so much #it’s too much autumn drama even for me #gwynriel #gwyneth berdara

[stargirlie25]

Lets talk about the 4 foot nothing famous jewel hoarding biatch Amren.

Well if you did not know yet i do not like Amren. Mainly because she can be the biatch everybody thinks nesta is and gets away with it or in other words does not get treated how nesta was. Although there was times when Amren.....i cant say it....OK when Amren ate. LIKE IM TALKING SHE READ MY MIND.

Shes my second least favorite but here are small scenes where i lowkey loved her:

Acosf chapter 64 pg 656: Azriel asked,´´You made a bargain to die together?´´ ´´Fools,´´ Amren hissed ´´Romantic, idealistic fools´´ A few lines later..... Amren massaged her temples again. ´´We can discuss the idiocy of this bargain later´´ Real amren. REAL! Like feyre girl dont glare like you dont know how stupid you are like i know you cant read but common sense! (a joke) Like do they not realise that even after Nyx is born if one dies they birth die and nyx will become parentless and crowned the high lord of the night court. Then for the rest of his life he would have to except the fact that when his mother was pregnant WITH HIM,his parents decided that their love was far more important than the small child with a life ahead. Listen feyre i get that you cant live without Rhysand. But girly pops being a mother carry´s a responsibility. When you figured out you are pregnant THAT cell in your body is your TOP priority. That cell over the world. Even is rhys died by some tragic way feyre, you cant just dip! Neither can you rhysand YOU LITTLE MONKEYS.

Acosf chapter 29 pg 311: Azriel stiffened, an outright sign of temper from him as he said quietly, ´´There is an Innate darkness to the Dread Trove that Elain should not be exposed too´´ A few seconds later..... She threw a nod toward Azriel. ´´Including Elain, who is more than capable of defending herself from against the darkness of the trove,if she chooses to. Don´t underestimate her´´

THANKYOU AMREN! Not to mention when cass said ´´but nesta should´ LIKE ATEEE but this would be a very long post if i talked about all the times cassian ate. Anyways amren is very right here only regarding elain bc she was sh!t talking about my wife (Nesta) so shes not compleatly right. Although im grateful someone said it. Lets note the fact when she said if she chooses to. Dont underestimate her´´ Sarah for sure added this to tell us how Azriels protectiveness of Elain goes. Not in the good way babe. I mentioned this and someone replied to me, StiLL AzRIel DId NoT FORbiD ElAin FRom DoING iT. WHY DOES THAT MATTER?

This man quite literally got mad about the idea of approaching elain with the REQUEST of helping. It isnt him saying no no its super dangerous this is Azriel basically saying we should not suggest this to her at all. That isnt care or protectiveness. ITS SPEAKING FOR SOMEONE AS IF THEY DONT HAVE A VOICE TO DO IT THEMSELVES. Not to mention Elain wanted to! Also lets talk about the fact how Elain called out nesta on belittling her for wanting a small life but restraining her for looking for bigger. WHICH IS SO REALL GO ELAINNN. Although she said that to Nesta BECAUSE Nesta said absoloutly not to the idea of elain trying to help on her on free will. Now just imagine what Elain would say if she knew what azriel thinks of her.

There is also another part where i liked amren but it was in acowar. It was when feyre was saying something about Elain (probably doubting her) and amren said that she sounded like tamlin. JAJAJAJAJAJ And then mor was threatning her like girl shut your stupid mouth. ANYWAYSS if Amren had been the one to say sorry to nesta i would love her but naurrr SJM hates me.

#gwynriel #anti speaking for someone else #anti child abandonment #anti amren lol #amren #feyre #rhysand #elain #gwyn #azriel #emerie #nesta #cassian #lucien #elucien #anti e/riel

[rhysandsdarlingbitches]

Azriel's shadows are a part of him and what part of them vanishing in others presence is healthy? Nothing.

They need to approve of the person too and vanishing doesn't show THAT.

On the other hand, them dancing with someone screams their approval and something special.

#they are simple facts #they didn’t dance with anyone but her #like a child won't hide from their parent's friends if they are comfortable around them #gwynriel #azriel x gwyn #acosf #azriel #gwyn berdara #gwyneth berdara #azriel shadowsinger

[thalunalovegood]

I’m on my Gwynriel era (been here since 2021 🤓)

So, I’m here thinking about them, and how they will challenge each other, make a lot of bets, make inside jokes, they have so much potential to grown together and heal together.

Look at this, they are so beautiful 🥹

[I hope the artist don’t mind, I found the fanart on Pinterest]

So here a few things that I think will happen, or I would like to see/read in their book.

I said here once, but I would to see that the shadows talk to Gwyn, I know we don't have evidence yet, but I think when Gwyn ask Az if he can sing it was because maybe she heard something, and the way she smiled to them (you can't tell me the shadows aren't the captain of the ship, and don't give me "it's good for Az if they left him", it's BS, the shadows are part of him)

Bets. We know they both are competitive:

Gwyn asked Az, her teal eyes bright, “What do we get if we finish the course?” Az’s shadows danced around him. “Since there’s no chance in hell any of you will finish the course, we didn’t bother to get a prize.” Boos sounded. Gwyn lifted her chin in challenge. “We look forward to proving you wrong.”

“Az had let his brother boast. Especially since Azriel had been planning his own victory for a year now.”

Encouraging. They will push each other to their best version, to recognize that they both deserve good things.

Chemistry. All their interactions are so good, and funny, they have a really strong set up. If they talking it's like this, can you imagine they flirting to each other?

“I blame Cassian for this. He's too busy making eyes at Nesta to notice such mistakes these days. Azriel laughed. — I'll give you that. Gwyn smiled broadly. — Thank you.”

Opening. Gwyn is comfortable around Az, he isn't self-conscious around her, so they will be able to talk to each other without their past, traumas get the best of them. [Don't give me the "she is a SA survivor speech", she is, but she isn't her trauma, and she can have everything she likes, she reads smut books, and she isn't a child.]

Spying together. Az is the spy master, and Gwyn showed abilities to become one.

She smiled crookedly at Nesta. “I kept to the trees the first two nights, watching the beasts, and I spotted that horrible male and his companions this morning. Saw they’d found my nightgown and displayed it, and I knew they were hunting for you. I thought I’d take them out before they could find you.” “You led the beast right to them.” “I learned where the beasts sleep during the day,” Gwyn said. “And that they get very angry when awoken.”

Gwyn and Az have so much potential, if you see the details, the songs references, the spark, the glow, all of this is used to describe a match bond, anyway, I'm here for them, I can't wait to read their story.

Something sparked in Azriel's chest, but he only nodded his thanks and left. He could picture it, though, as he ascended the stairs back to the House proper. How Gwyn's teal eyes might light upon seeing the necklace. For whatever reason… he could see it. But Azriel tucked away the thought, consciously erasing the slight smile it brought to his face. Buried the image down deep, where it glowed quietly. A thing of secret, lovely beauty.

#azriel x gwyn #gwyn berdara #gwynriel #gwyneth berdara #gwyn #azriel #azriel shadowsinger #pro gwynriel #pro gwyneth berdara

[sunshinebingo]

@gwynrielweeksofficial Day 14 - Free Day

Aaand it's the end of Gwynriel Weeks 2024. Kudos to everyone who has managed this event ❤️. It was amazing to see all this love for my favourite ship and also to be able to participate in it. Thank you!! ❤️

Today's fic is a gift to @avabrynne (my little love letter to you is on Ao3 😉)

Synopsis: Catrin finds a baby in their backyard and tries to convince Azriel and Gwyn to keep it.

Word Count: 1.7k

Read on Ao3 or below the cut

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Azriel’s head whipped around so fast his neck almost cracked. If he told his wife that, the only thing she would hear would be the cracking part and make a joke about him getting old.

“Daddy. I found an orphan.”

“What?”

He placed his knife on the kitchen countertop and looked towards the back door, to the little girl walking in with a few leaves in her pigtails and her lavender sweater balled up in her tiny arms. He removed the kitchen towel that was thrown over his left shoulder and wiped his hands before placing it down next to the knife and chopping board.

“I found an orphan in our garden.”

Azriel approached his daughter, mouth opening to ask what on earth she was talking about, when a little noise coming from the sweater made him stop. The little noise sounded a lot like it belonged to something with claws and fur. As if to confirm what it was, the little thing decided to poke its little head – after struggling for a few seconds– out of the sweater.

“Look daddy, look. She’s a baby,” Catrin exclaimed as though he wasn’t seeing the fluffy black kitten too.

The tiny creature looked around with bright yellow, almost gold, eyes. It seemed more curious than afraid despite being in the arms of an excited child. Cat beamed at the kitten in her arms. She jumped on the spot, causing the kitten’s head to move this way and that while its body remained trapped in its prison made of wool.

“Ok honey, calm down,” Azriel said and reached out his hands to take the kitten from his daughter’s arms before its head flew off.

Cat pointed at the door leading to their garden. “She was alone in that bush,” she explained, leaving Azriel to guess in which of the several bushes in their backyard she could be referring to.

Azriel held the sweater in the crook of his arm and extricated the kitten from it with his right hand. He handed the sweater back to Cat when he was done and took a closer look at the black ball of fur. It looked quite thin to him but showed no sign of injuries.

“How do you know it’s an orphan?”

“She told me,” Cat replied with a shrug.

The kitten meowed. Azriel had no idea whether it was to confirm or deny what Cat had said. He looked down at his daughter but decided against questioning her supposed ability to talk to animals.

“She?” he asked instead.

“The baby,” Cat pointed to the kitten that was busy trying to climb on Azriel’s shoulder.

He pulled the little thing away, removing its claws from his t-shirt when it tried to hold on, and turned it around.

“It’s a he.”

“He who?” Cat furrowed her brows.

“The baby,” Azriel explained as he brought the kitten closer to Cat’s face. “It’s a male.”

Cat giggled at the paw that reached out to boop her nose. There was dirt on her knees, on her bare feet and forearms. The blue jumper she wore was in a barely better state than the rest of her. Azriel smiled at her dishevelled state but sighed internally for the fact that he had thought of changing her clothes before letting her play outside. Gwyn would have been pissed if Cat had ruined yet another one of her school clothes.

“You’re my baby brother now,” Cat announced to the kitten while she petted its head.

Azriel laughed. “Hold up honey. What if his mommy comes back for him?”

Cat wrapped her arms around one of her father’s legs. “But he was alone,” she reminded Azriel, looking up at him with her big blue eyes and a pout on her lips. Not for the first time in 4 years, Azriel noticed Cat’s striking resemblance with Gwyn whenever she used the puppy eyes on him in a desperate attempt to get him to agree with something he had said no to. Apart from having her father’s black hair, everyone who knew Gwyn could see that Cat, on the outside, was a pretty good copy of her.

“Mommy can be his mommy too.”

Azriel’s eyes darted from his daughter to the kitten nipping at his finger with his sharp teeth. He knew that it was common for cats to adopt their humans instead of the opposite and this one did not seem to be an exception to this rule. The longer he took to reply, the tighter Cat wrapped her arms around his leg.

“Daddy pleeease.” She threw her head back and dragged the last word until Azriel sighed and stopped her with an, “Ok fine.” Cat gasped and looked at him with hope in her eyes.

Azriel hadn’t had a pet since he was a child. He had always been fond of cats. His daughter had also been asking for a pet for a while now – well, either that or a sibling. Azriel had been on Cat’s side the whole time in trying to convince Gwyn to agree to either of those. With the way this little thing here was purring and scratching at his shirt, he thought perhaps it was a trick of fate that had sent him here.

“OK listen. We will give him back to his mommy if she comes back,” he stated as firmly as he could to Cat as she gripped the fabric of his pants and nodded with a widening smile. “And we’ll have to ask your own mommy if she agrees with this.”

Her messy pigtails moved when she nodded again and started jumping. “If she says yes, then we can keep the baby,” Azriel added.

The squeal that Cat let out was so loud that even the kitten jumped in surprise. She released his legs and started running excitedly around the kitchen while waving her dirty sweater. Azriel lifted the kitten up to his face. “You still got time to run buddy.”

The little thing meowed, and tried again to climb on his shoulder.

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“Mommy, mommy. I found an orphan. Can we keep it mommy?”

Gwyn stopped at the threshold with one foot still outside. She didn’t have the time to put the other one in before her daughter was hugging her leg. It wasn’t the first time that Cat greeted her at door when she came back home. Though usually Gwyn was greeted with a “hi mommy” before the babbles started.

“Can we keep it mommy please?” Cat asked very loudly while jumping on the spot.

Gwyn placed her bag on the small bench near the front door. She picked Cat up and smooched her cheek. Her daughter smelled like the bubble-gum shower gel she liked so much. Judging by Cat’s clean matching yellow t-shirt and shorts, she guessed that her daughter must have had her bath not long before her arrival. Even her hair was styled in the twin French braids that Azriel was so skilled at doing now.

“Hello to you too, my darling.”

Cat wrapped her arms around Gwyn’s neck and returned her mother’s kiss with another one of her own.

“Now, what was it you were saying?” She asked as she walked them further inside the house.

Cat beamed at her and placed her hands on Gwyn’s cheeks. “Can we keep the little orphan, mommy?”

Gwyn’s brows furrowed. “What orphan?”

“The baby.”

“What baby?”

“The orphan,” Cat said like it should be obvious.

She had had many interesting conversations with her daughter before but this one felt particular strange.

“What on earth are you –”

Gwyn stopped abruptly when she reached the living area.

“Can we keep it mommy pleeease,” Cat kept going, shaking her mother’s face, while Gwyn took in what her eyes were seeing.

Azriel was lying down on his back, shirtless, on the carpet beside the coffee table, with a little black kitten on his chest. The kitten was hitting and biting the finger that Azriel kept waving at it.

“Hello, my love,” he greeted her but didn’t look away from the kitten. There was no doubt his smile was more for the little thing than for Gwyn. Azriel laughed every time the kitten missed his finger when he removed his hand faster than it could hit it.

“What is this?” Gwyn whispered to no one in particular. Her body was still frozen and her eyes glued on the scene before her.

“It’s a baby,” Cat replied.

The kitten attacked Azriel’s hand again, wrapping its tiny paws around his wrist and turned on itself but it only managed to slide off his chest and fall down clumsily on its back. Gwyn gasped and let out a shriek louder than when the enemies in the enemies-to-lovers book she was currently reading finally became lovers. She placed an equally excited Catrin on the ground before she ran towards a stunned Azriel. Gwyn sat on the floor beside him and picked up the kitten.

“Hi little baby,” she cooed while petting it. “Aren’t you the cutest little kitty.”

Cat reached her mother and leaned over her shoulder to watch. Azriel rose from the floor and stretched out his legs before filling Gwyn in on everything that she had missed before she came back. He rested his back against their grey couch and pulled Gwyn by the waist until she sat on one of his legs. Though his wife wasn’t paying him any attention, he still kissed her cheek and lips. It only took a second before Cat felt left out and moved to sit on his other one. The little girl brought her face close to Azriel’s until he kissed her on the cheek too. And another one on the tip of her nose where it always made her smile the most. Azriel wrapped his arms around them both and they all snuggled against him. Meanwhile the kitten between them was only interested in playing with whatever moved in front of its face.

“So, we are keeping it?” Azriel asked unnecessarily.

“Of course we are.”

The kitten stopped and stared at Catrin when she squealed from her mother’s answer. But then it went back to what it was doing, as though the little thing was already used to all this.

#gwynriel #gwyneth berdara #azriel shadowsinger #Gwynriel baby #gwynriel weeks 2024 #gwynrielweeks2024 #fluff #domestic fluff #This was what I supposed to post on Domestic Day but it wasn't going well #Anyway #This is nothing but fun and fluff

[venusin-aries]

I really need to get this off my chest but the way people are trying to compare the sexual desire Az has for Elain to the way he is with Gwyn? It’s borderline ignorance of sexual assault. 

Azriel respects Gwyn. He admires her. 

He also witnessed the aftermath of her rape. 

Of course he’s not going to sexualize her. I imagine he won’t ALLOW himself to think like that about her just yet and that’ll be an obstacle they’ll have to overcome.

Would you want a man you only just re-met all over you after he saw the aftermath of your rape? Because if so, THAT would be romanticizing her sexual assault.

That’s why, if anything, I’m so fucking glad the bond hasn’t seemingly snapped for him. 

If they are mates (which most of us think they are) any desire he feels for her will be stronger than what he feels for Elain just like any desire Elain feels for Lucien will be stronger than what she feels for Azriel. Those are FACTS. Because Elain and Lucien are CONFIRMED MATES. 

Some of y’all are so weird and HARMFUL it’s crazy. And I’m not someone who is super sensitive about assault, fictional or real, mine or others, you guys just CLEARLY HAVE NO IDEA HOW DESIRE AFTER ASSAULT IS HANDLED FOR BOTH PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE CONSENSUAL ACTIVITY. And it shows. I trust Sarah to do thorough research about it before publishing anything.

Az and Elain’s desire for each other will pass. 

Her bond with Lucien will not. 

Azriel is likely going to have his own mate who he’ll go fucking feral for and his and Elain’s bonus chapter moment will look like child’s play. Elain and Lucien’s tension WILL snap eventually and I KNOW they will be the biggest Freaks (affectionate and spicy meaning) of the series.

And I’m gonna remember every one of you fucking weirdos who were weird about Azriel’s seemingly lack of desire for Gwyn (though he definitely starts to seem intrigued in acosf AFTER his and Elain’s bonus chapter moment) and how some of y’all hold her assault against her. 

It’s not just one person who is stating this shit either so it’s not about anyone specifically. Yes, bloggers have been combative about it but anons are even worse and I’m Tired Of It.

This is NOT AN INVITATION FOR DISCOURSE. If you think my being sick of the way people are so stupid about assault is problematic, you’re the fucking problem, baby. Don’t even try to start shit with me because I’m tired of people saying the most off the cuff shit about Gwyn and then playing the victim so if you have a fucking problem go vague post about me or something cause I ain’t going to read it any more.

and whaaaaatever you do, do not reblog this with an argument against Gwynriel or Elucien for e/riel. I will lose my damn shit and I WILL fucking block you.

also, and just an unnecessary tidbit for you all, my first partner after I experienced assault told me nothing satisfied him more than satisfying me and making me feel safe after being hurt so badly. Compete with that.

#gwynriel #azriel x gwyn #acotar #gwyn berdara #acosf #elucien #pro gwynriel #pro elucien #pro gwyneth berdara #pro lucien vanserra #gwyn x azriel #lucien x elain #elain x lucien

[hyacinthoideshispanica]

A Gwynriel fic where Azriel goes away on a mission, but something goes wrong, and he ends up missing/being held captive.

Rhys calls a family meeting to break the news and discuss the next steps to find Azriel and bring him home. Cassian and Mor volunteer to go get him, but Rhys refuses.

"You're too well known. It'd be near impossible for either of you to successfully infiltrate the territory incognito."

There's some arguing/debating and panicking while everyone tries to think of the best way to save Azriel, and at one point, Nesta slips out of the room, and after a few minutes returns with Gwyn.

The room goes quiet at the sound of Nesta clearing her throat, and when all eyes turn towards her she gestures to her friend.

"Send me."

"What?"

"Send. Me."

Rhys takes a deep breath, "Gwyn, I don't doubt your abilities, but this is a rescue mission full of unknowns that will be dangerous and-"

"I faced the sacking of Sangravah and the blood rite, both dangerous unknowns, head on. I'm not afraid."

"Gwyn-"

"I am a Valkyrie and a Carynthian. I have the skills needed for this mission, and I'm not publicly loyal to the Night Court, meaning I could go into any territory, and no one would have any reason to think I'm a spy or a threat. I'm the best option you have, so be smart and send me."

Nesta and Cassian beam with pride and Amren smirks.

"I like this child, Nesta. You should bring her around more often."

Again, Rhys sighs and moves closer to look Gwyn directly in the eyes.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Azriel once saved me. Let me do the same for him now."

As always, this prompt is up for grabs.

#acotar #azriel shadowsinger #gwyneth berdara #gwynriel #acotar fic prompt

[hellcat8908]

ohhhh can we get some grandparents love with nyx x readers child. Rhys and feyre spending time with their granddaughter, and she is babysat by cassian and nesta too. maybe nyx and reader have a date night and the inner circle watches the baby❤️🥹

Babysitters Nyx x Female Reader (Both Adults)

You and Nyx had been obsessed with taking care of Gwynriel and spoiling her. Nyx wanted to treat you to a date night since you hadn't had one since she'd been born, not that you'd been complaining. After making arrangements with Feyre and Rhys for saturday, Nyx decided to pick up a bouquet of flowers on his way home to surprise you.

After walking through the door, he finds you on the floor playing with Gwynriel. "There's my two favorite girls. These are for you, love." He says as he hands you the bouquet before picking up Gwynriel. You gently hold the bouquet to your nose, taking in the fragrant flowers. "What's the occasion?" You ask. "Do I need an occasion to bring you flowers?" You give him a look that says he does. "Well, I thought I'd surprise you with a date night this saturday, mom and dad already agreed to watch her."

Anxiety flashes briefly in your eyes at the thought of leaving her for the first time. Nyx notices and walks over with your daughter, "tell mommy she deserves a night out and that you'll be perfectly happy with grandma and grandpa." He says to her. You can't help but feel like he has a point. "Alright, we'll go out on saturday, but I don't want to be out all night." You tell him. "Of course, we won't be out all night, although I thought we could take full advantage of them watching her and get some alone time together." He says with a devilish wink. "You are incorrigible." You tease.

The next few days go by quicker than you were wanting them to. You were still anxious about leaving her, even though you knew she would be safe. On your way to the river house, Nyx reminded you several times to relax and reassured you she would be fine. As you entered the house, Feyre quickly greeted you, holding her arms out for her grandbaby. Nyx carefully passed Gwynriel to her before you sat the diaper bag down. You started going over instructions and important information before Feyre gently placed a hand on your arm, calming you.

"Breathe, she will be perfectly fine, and we know how to get ahold of you if anything happens." She says with a warm smile. A moment later, Rhys and Cassian come out of Rhys's office instantly making their way towards Gwynriel. "There's my beautiful granddaughter." Rhys says as he admires her in his mates arms. "First time leaving her while you go out, that's got to be nerve-wracking." Cassian says, causing Nyx to elbow him. "Maybe this isn't such a good idea. What if she thinks we abandoned her?" You say anxiously.

Nyx glares at Cassian and goes to say something when Nesta cuts in, "Go out to dinner and relax. She'll be perfectly fine." She walks over and tells you that you look stunning and to not waste the outfit. "Ok, but don't hesitate to call us if you need to." You say before being whisked out the door by Nyx before you can change your mind. Nesta smacks Cassians arm, "what is the matter with you? What made you think that was a good thing to say?" She says as she stands beside him. "I didn't think it was that bad." He answers, causing Nesta to roll her eyes.

Feyre takes Gwynriel into the living room and sits on the couch with her. Rhys takes a seat next to her, gently making baby noises at Gwynriel, causing her to giggle. Feyre takes in the sight of Rhys with his granddaughter, and it warms her heart like when Nyx was a baby. Nesta sits on the other side of Feyre while cassian sits on the arm of the couch. It didn't take long for her to have everyone in the inner circle wrapped around her tiny fingers, especially her grandparents.

"Ok, my turn to hold her." Nesta says with her arms outstretched. Feyre carefully transfers Gwynriel into Nestas' arms. She fusses a little but settles down once Nesta starts talking to her. "How's the prettiest little girl doing? I missed your sweet face." She says as Cassian watches her with Gwynriel, admiring her. He places an arm on Nesta's shoulder before gently holding Gwynriel's hand and making her smile with silly faces.

"How long before y/n checks in to see how she is doing?" Rhys asks. "I'm surprised she hasn't already." Feyre says. "Nyx is probably trying to keep her from doing so." Nesta says. "Good luck with that." Feyre says with a laugh. Gwynriel starts squirming and fussing in Nesta's arms, "I think someone needs a change." She says. "I'll do it." Feyre offers. "I can do it." Nesta says while grabbing the diaper bag. She carries Gwynriel into Nyx's old room and starts changing her diaper.

"How do you manage to still look hot changing a dirty diaper?" Cassian says from the doorway where he was watching her. "You find this hot?" Nesta says over her shoulder as she finishes up. "You know I find everything you do hot." He teases. She passes Gwynriel to him as she finishes cleaning up and disposing of the old diaper. He gently rocks her in his arms as he sways slowly.

As they walk back to the living room, Gwynriel fusses some more before crying. "What are you doing to my poor grandbaby?!" Rhys says as Cassian and Nesta walk back into the living room. "Nothing, she just started fussing." Cassian says as he tries to soothe her. Rhys stands next to him and holds out his arms.

Cassian gives her over to Rhys, who smiles at her and brushes her hair back. "What's wrong, baby girl?" He says softly. Feyre grabs a bottle and warms it up before handing it to Rhys, "She's hungry." Rhys takes the bottle and sits down in a chair before offering it to her. "Easy, baby girl, you don't want a tummy ache." He says while smiling at her. Once the bottle is empty, he sits it on the end table.

He gently positions her against him before gently patting her back. Once she is burped, Cassian and Rhys sit on the floor playing with her while Feyre says how much she missed Nyx being a baby. "I'll gladly give you another baby." Rhys says with a teasing wink. "Or we could just convince the kids to let us watch her more." Feyre replies.

Before long, Gwynriel is yawning and getting fussy as she fights sleep. "Looks like it's someone's bedtime." Cassian says before picking her up and holding her to his chest. Rhys hands him the blanket from the diaper bag as cassian drapes it over her. He gently sways with her humming a soft lullaby. Nesta watches in awe as Gwynriel drifts asleep against her mate.

He holds her while they sit around and talk, gently rubbing her back whenever she stirs. They hear the front door open and close before you and Nyx walk in. Your eyes are scanning for your daughter expecting to find her with Rhys or Feyre. As you find her nestled up with Cassian, Nyx gives you a soft kiss on the cheek before whispering, "Told you she would be fine."

Your rational brain knew she would, but your mom brain couldn't help but worry. "How was your date night?" Nesta asks. "Good, except someone wouldn't stop worrying and kept wanting to check in." Nyx says with a teasing smile. "I can't help it." You say in response. "Hope she wasn't too much trouble." You say softly. "None at all, we'll watch her anytime you want." Rhys says with a reassuring smile.

You gently take her from Cassian's arms, trying not to wake her. "Thank you all so much for watching her." You say as Nyx picks up the diaper bag. You say your goodbyes before he winnows you home. "So can we go on more date nights from time to time?" He asks once you're inside. "Of course." You tell him with a smile as you carry Gwynriel upstairs to bed.

#acotar #batboys #sarah j maas #acotar fanfic #acotar fic #nyx x reader #rhys x feyre #cassian x nesta #fanfic

[alex-catlady]

Sarah's latest interview is just feeding my Elucien and gwynriel and anti e/riel vibes so much.

Typical e/riel : Elain doesn't need to have kids, pliable bones arent important, don't diminish a FMC to her ability to carry children, the SF feyre subplot doesn't mean shit.

Meanwhile SJM today:

A typical HEA for SJM includes a thousand children, interesting.

Sounds like Lucien and Elain will solve the prythian demographic problem and I'm here for it

PS: being child free, adopting, having kids however you want or can or don't have them is completely your right, apparently the disclaimer is necessary. In a fantasy world, where babies are rare and precious, and a High Lady almost died from complications that could happen to other couples, these details matter. Saying they matter doesn't diminish any other parenting choice.

#anti e/riel #antielriel #pro elucien #elucien #gwyn x azriel #gwynriel #acotar #prythian

[stargirlie25]

i might be a Lucien Stan but unlike some people I don't want to see Azriel die for the sake of my ship.

Like y'all are vassiens but also say Lucien would lose in a blood duel?

Losing in a blood duel literally means dying.

The debate is so silly on who would win. They are both powerful. However Lucien has more advantages.

He has light and fire (both things that defeat shadows)

He broke free of the king of hyberns MAGIC leashes while the HL who killed Amarantha and Rhysands dad with ease remained leashed.

He is heir to the daycourt. Becoming HL means you have the HL beast form.

Helions beast form:

Amethyst light swirled around him. Helion growled at Rhys—an order

Leaving the commander and Helion Spell-Cleaver to go head-to-head. Spell to spell.

If Rhys was a flying terror crafted from shadows and cold moonlight, Helion was his daytime equivalent.

So what we know is that Helion using the high lord beast form, is equal to Rhysand. We know he ORDERS Rhysand in that form. ALSO the spells? In acosf Helion says he knows spells that even Rhysand does not. Lucien can easily learn from helion and use all kinds of spells.

No because siphons can never defeat a high lords beast form. The power the high lord already has is intensified in that form. Bigger. Stronger. More powerful.

LAST OF ALL the difference between Az and Lucien is that Lucien would actually be fighting for his mate. Its Lucien who feels the anger with the bond towards his opponent. It is Lucien who carries the rare feelings of the mating bond.

Anyways all I'm saying is Lucien would obviously win. Although he says in Acowar that he would ask Rhysand advice on how he survived knowing his mate loved someone else. He would sit back and watch if Elain fell in love with Azriel. Lucien would do nothing to stop it. He would just mourn after her for the rest of his life.

E/riels know Lucien is patient with Elain. They know he gives her space. So they think Lucien would be the one to entertain the blood duel. No. he. would. not. Why don't e/riels see that Azriel is the only one who entertained the blood duel?

I am fully aware lots of e/riels and gwynriels give the personality of Lucien to Az but now e/riels are giving his cons to Lucien.

They think LUCIEN has one sided beef with Az.

They think LUCIEN wants to kill Azriel.

They think LUCIEN wants to kill a man over a woman who said she is not a child to be FOUGHT for.

They think LUCIEN arrogantly states that he can defeat another man.

They think LUCIEN views Elain as a precious small docile flower.

This is seriously not an Anti Azriel post. Let's just say Azriel is not in his element when in regards to Elain AND Mor. He has the same negative reactions to both of them.

Coming back to the point of my post

Lucien would defeat Azriel

Lucien would not entertain the blood duel

Lucien would mourn Elain forever

Azriel is the only one who has entertained the blood duel.

Elucien>Smelriel

#pro Lucien vanserra #pro elucien #pro lucien #pro elain archeron #Elain archeron #Lucien vanserra #Lucien x elain #Elain x lucien #lulu is the solulu #anti e/riel #pro elain #anti smelriel

[highladyofterrasen7]

How the sjm couples react to their ship names

Feysand- Rhys starts signing documents with feysand. Feyre finds it adorable

Nessian- cassian calls her nessian. Nesta gets pissed, they argue, they fuck

Gwynriel- az starts blushing and runs away. Gwyn runs after him

Elucien- both run away. (They like it)

Rowaelin- aelin loves it, starts cackling. rowan is annoyed (nothing new)

Manorian- dorian also calls her it, manon is afraid bc of commitment issues, and tries to run away but abraxos stops her

Lysaedion- Lysandra laughs with aelin. Aedion gets annoyed and broods with rowan

Elorcan- Lorcan loves how elides name is first and elide sits there smug before joining the others and laughing

Chaorene- chaol wants to name his child it. Yrene says no.

Quinlar- hunt is in the asteri dungeons??? He can’t react. Soz

Srsly tho- they brood bc it’s their last names and they’re vain (try to combine umbra mortis and starborn)

Ruhnlidia- Lidia gets annoyed bc it’s uninventive. Ruhn likes it

Ariflynn- (shush) Ariadne disappears (again) bc why would she have a ship name with him??? Flynn adores it

#sarah j maas #rhysand #feyre archeron #feysand #dorian havilliard #manon blackbeak #manorian #azriel #gwyneth berdara #gwynriel #elucien #lucien vanserra #rowan whitethorn #aelin galathynius #rowaelin #lysandra ennar #aedion ashryver #lysaedion #elorcan #elide lochan #lorcan salvaterre #chaol westfall #yrene towers #chaorene #quinlar #bryce quinlan #hunt athalar #ruhn danaan #ruhnlidia #tristan flynn

[simmanin]

why would Elain ultimately choosing Lucien not be a real ‘choice’?

Do we not all read romance books because the love between two people is something written in the stars? Something bigger than a ‘choice’. It’s all about the right moment & right person. I don’t think Elain ending up with Lucien takes away her empowerment.

In fact, I would argue that her staying in the Night Court, sneaking around with Azriel (which honestly, probably won’t even happen since Elain now feels rejected) and not being allowed to do anything because she’s so “soft & small & innocent & not ready 🥺🥺” severely waters her character down.

And that’s not just something I made up, we saw it with the scrying and the Dread Troves in ACOSF. I highly doubt we’d see Elain be able to do anything outside of baking & gardening (which are fine hobbies but as we see in SF, Elain wants to contribute MORE!) if she stays in the Night Court. Also, she’s not going to train with Azriel. He’s had how many years to train her, and yet he avoids her. It’s literally stated in the bonus chapter how he can’t be near her because he fears he’ll taint her or something. So he’s not going to ‘taint’ her even more by making her a warrior. AND he was the one saying Elain shouldn’t scry. No hate to Azriel, but I don’t think he’s right for Elain. They would not heal and grow together because he views her as this fragile object that even he himself cannot hold. You cannot fully love something you live in constant fear of breaking.

But you know who WOULD ‘let’ her??? Lucien. He wouldn’t question her actions at all because he doesn’t want to be controlling. He saw what happened with Tamlin & Feyre, his whole childhood was Beron controlling his mother. He keeps his distance so she can choose to seek him out or not. He brings her gifts, but doesn’t push further. He did not balk when he heard she helped kill the King of Hybern, did not deem it too dangerous for her. He would be right by her side, while she goes on little adventures but he wouldn’t treat her like a child who needs to be chided every three seconds for their safety. They would grow and heal together. Lucien would encourage her to grow wings and he would fly right next to her. I cannot say the same for somebody else who would cradle her as he took flight, blocking her view of the ground so she won’t get scared.

Again, this isn’t me hating on Azriel. He’s my favorite bat boy, but I do not think he and Elain could fully heal and grow together. Not in the way she needs. I won’t go into Gwynriel here, but Az needs someone who will match his energy. Someone who will not be afraid to challenge him. And that person is not Elain, especially not if she stays in Velaris.

#pro lucien vanserra #pro elain archeron #pro elucien #pro azriel acotar #pro gwyneth berdara #pro gwynriel #acotar ships #anti e/riel

[writingsbychlo]

i'm half drunk lol, but could you write drunk reader flerting with azriel? Him getting embarrassed and nervous and please if you can do the present inner circle listening to everything and seeing him shy, I would love to. Bonus of having gwyriel friendship. It can be in headcanon, I love this format is just that, good night, I think I need to sleep you are amazing 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

this is so cute, I love the idea of az being shy, but he would also be loving it at the same time. I didn't manage to get gwyn into this one though, but I promise there is gwynriel friendship content to come!!

"Gosh, you are just.." Your fingers reached out, pinching one of Azriel's cheeks lightly while you took a sip of your drink, staring at him. One of his brows raised, silently, waiting for you to continue. "pretty. You are so gods damned pretty."

Those were absolutely not the words Azriel was expecting to hear you say, and his cheeks darkened somewhat, going a rosy shade of red, heat flushing his face. You only giggled at him, patting the warmed cheek lightly as Rhysand snickered into his drink, clearly amused by the turn in the conversation.

"Wait, what was the question again?" It seemed Rhys' amusement had reminded you of his presence, your focus turning to him, tipsy gaze slightly unfocused as you gave the high lord your full attention.

"I asked you what your favourite thing about your trip to Summer Court had been." He wore that signature smirk, not that it seemed to bother you much, as you once again set off on a spiel about your favourite parts of the trip. Az was more than happy to just listen to you talk about it, about anything, you'd always had such a way with words, it made everything seem so much more beautiful than it was, made everything seem brand new, vibrant, exciting, no matter what.

You were mid-chatter when Cassian, with his usual Cassian-style drunk antics, stumbled right over into a chair, sending it clattering to the ground loudly. You jumped, rather violently, swaying a little and stepping back in shock as your natural reflex to defend yourself kicked in. Azriel was proud of your training, to say the least, but your balance wasn't what it usually was in your intoxicated state. You staggered back into him, back to his chest, and he steadied you gently with an arm around your waist.

After a second of assessing the scene, your gaze, which had sharpened, went soft once again, and you swirled your near-empty glass, humming contentedly. Reaching down to run your fingers lightly along his forearm, Azriel had to suppress a shudder at the featherlight teasing and the sparks you left along his skin.

"My hero, Azriel. Always there to catch me." You twisted, batting your lashes up at him a little, and he rolled his eyes fondly, arm loosening around you, but you didn't step away. Instead, you threaded your arms around his waist, staring up at him adoringly, and he felt something shift a little in his chest. He dared a glance at his brother, who was politely looking away, toward his mate across the room, giving the two of you some privacy.

"Well, can't risk having you fall for anyone else now, can I, my love?" He leaned down, pressing a kiss to the tip of your nose, and your face lit up a little as he flirted back. Weaving his fingers softly through your hair, your lips puckered, and he indulged you, a soft kiss pressed to your lips.

"How long do you two intend to keep the honeymoon phase going outside of the honeymoon?"

"Hey! You're the one who asked about our trip to Summer! It's not nice to be rude." You scolded the high lord with the same tone a mother might take with a petulant child, and Azriel couldn't have been prouder of his wife as his friend gaped for a moment.

"Well, you're the one who can't stop flirting with her husband."

"Pot, meet kettle," Azriel muttered, squeezing the arm around you a little more, and taking your cup from your hands to finish it off, his own drink long gone.

"Maybe I enjoy flirting with my husband. Have you seen how hot he is? It's practically my moral duty." He huffed, once again feeling warmth creep up the back of his neck, even if there was a stupid grin on his face. He wondered if he'd ever get used to it, if he'd always have the same stomach-knotting, heart-stopping, drunk-in-love reaction to hearing you talk about him every time. He hoped it never went away.

#azriel x reader #acotar x reader

[writerloversjm]

Little Ghost

Cassian X Fem!Reader

Summary: It was supposed to be the happiest day of your life, if only your fiancé hadn't found his partner hours before your wedding. But perhaps all is not lost when the General of the Night Court finds her on a swing.

Warnings: Extremely moderate alcohol consumption and Gwynriel appears at the end.

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You saw when the moon came in Velaris, but not even it was motivation enough to make you get up from where it was. The child who was on the swing next to her was taken by her parents and finally you were alone in the park. The lights came on and you did not want to imagine what your state was after spending most of your day crying.

All the work of months for a perfect wedding were in vain because her ex-fiancé didn't have the courage to tell that he had found his partner. It seemed like an age ago that you were awakened by your bridesmaids to a magical day.

Now the only thing left of that magic was her white dress studded with pearls and diamonds and her elaborate hairstyle.

And you would like to be mad or disgusted, but you were just… heartbroken at first, and now, extremely upset. Seriously, couldn't he at least have saved you from spending an exorbitant sum for nothing? And how did you find out? When you were on your way to the priestess, because a friend of his came up to you and told you. You guys had known each other for years, he needn't have acted like a damn coward.

You wiped away one more messy tear that insisted on flowing and hoped again that your makeup hadn't abandoned you too, or you'd be looking like a clown or worse.

"Didn't you expect to find a bride around here? Aren't you supposed to be, I don't know, getting married?" A male voice behind you, a voice you didn't recognize. You weren't in the mood to have someone else pull your face. "Maybe if I were alive"

"So what happened before you died?" The man asked as he sat down on the swing next to her, although he was much bigger and more muscular, and his wings were a little awkward behind his back, almost catching the ground. "He met the partner at the bachelor party the day before the wedding, and sent a friend to say he wouldn't show up when everyone was ready, including me."

"Died of a broken heart?" The man asked you looked at the red siphons he was carrying. Of course, you had heard of and even seen the High Lord's General from afar, but you never thought you'd have the chance to one day speak with him. You rolled your eyes. "Indebted because of a diamond dress"

"At least you had the dress after you died," he said with a shrug. Was he really buying the ghost bride story? " Which is a shame for other brides, although I don't think any of them would look as beautiful as you."

You looked at him, looking for some kind of thinly-veiled mockery, but seeing the sincerity in his features, you swallowed hard. You must have been a mess and yet he said you looked beautiful. "It's just saying to avoid the rage of a crying ghost"

"Do you think I can't handle a little ghost like you?" He questioned in amusement and you gave a small laugh. He was right, no matter how much you knew a thing or two about self-defense, you would never be good enough to take a General aged 500 and who knows how many years. "What are your plans for the rest of the night? Just sit there all night or are you going to go out and haunt your ex-fiancé at some point?"

"What?" You asked in disbelief and confusion, the General shrugged with a playful smile. "What's the fun of being a ghost if you don't haunt anyone?"

"I don't know, I'm still learning this ghost thing" you said seconds before your stomach rumbled and your face turned red. The man at her side arched an eyebrow.b "Well, I think before we leave for the mission to haunt ex-fiancé, we need to fill the stomach of a Little Ghost, come I know a nice place."

The general rose from the swing, stretching wings that were probably numb. "By the way, I'm Cassian"

He held out his hand to you, and you took his. "I'm Y/n"

Cassian had taken you to an open-air restaurant downtown, a few tables dotted along the sidewalks where faeries and humans of all kinds ate and heard a nearby song. You had a little trouble walking lifting the skirts of the dress to avoid staining, but nothing too much trouble, and finally you settled down at a table in the covered area of ​​the restaurant.

A fey woman soon came to your table, and Cassian made sure to order the most fatty foods on the menu. The fae didn't question her outfit, just looked at it curiously for a moment, and before leaving, she said it looked nice. You didn't try to find out if she was lying or not.

"So Little Ghost, what do you like to do?" Cassian's voice caught his attention and when you looked at him, he was pouring wine into your glass and his. "My family has a network of apothecaries spread across Prythian, I run the store from here in Velaris"

He drank a glass of wine and reflexively you did the same.

"I have an army to manage but I enjoy spending time with the Illyrian children whenever I have the time, your turn again" they said and you felt your blood rise to your cheeks under his watchful gaze. You scratched your throat before answering.

"Okay, I like to visit the summer court in dolphin season and have multiple editions of the same book" you replied and Cassian smiled; you lost your breath for a moment.

After that you spent a good amount of time asking each other questions and drinking. And by the time the food arrived, you already felt slightly high, but nothing to make you do anything stupid.

Cassian was fun you got it pretty quick, with a bit of a goofy humor at times, but he made you laugh, and definitely made your shitty day better. But not only that, he was also considerate; always paying attention to what you said and his eyes following your every move, and always making you feel comfortable. And what's more, he always managed to make your cheeks turn red when he called you Little Ghost.

You laughed out loud when he finished telling you about the time he went, at Rhysand's behest, to find out what was in the deepest corner of the House of Wind's library. You covered your mouth with your hands to stifle some of your laughter and Cassian's brow furrowed, not because you were laughing at him, but because you were trying to hide such a beautiful sound from the world. "That's right, laugh a lot, maybe one day I'll take you there and then we'll see how your reaction will be!"

"Come on, you're afraid of nightmare spellcasters, they're cute, you should meet my nephew" You said in a serious tone and saw the General getting paler and paler as he drank the last of the wine from the bottle. "You're kidding me that those things breed, aren't you?"

You seriously denied it and swore his hand shook as he placed the glass back on the table. You waited a few more seconds before laughing. The General of the Night Court really is terrified of them, who knew? You tried to speak while laughing, but his expression when he saw you laugh only encouraged you to laugh harder, to the point that you took your breath away.

"Who knew you, Little Ghost, could be cruel" he purred after you calmed down a bit and red tinged your cheeks again. Cassian found it adorable the way the red flush rose from her cleavage to her cheeks, contrasting with the gleaming white of her dress. You took a deep breath, trying to calm your heart.

"If it's any consolation, his face was priceless" You said and laughed again, and this time he followed you.

If yesterday you were told how many unexpected things would happen on the same day, you would tell the person to write a drama story. But here you were, late at night, sitting on a wooden bench across from your house, talking to one of the most important and kindest men you'll ever meet.

"Okay, okay, you gotta be kidding?! Sun allergy? How do you go about seeing your dolphins?" Cassian was in disbelief of his allergies, you shrugged and he chuckled. "I start taking antihistamines a week before I go, and I wear clothes from the Day Court, it's not that complicated"

Cassian turned his face to look at you as you looked up at the sky. Honestly he couldn't imagine a more ethereal person than you, let alone that his first thought about you was how you looked like an angel. His heart sank at the thought of leaving you.

"Y/N! Y/N!" You both turned at the familiar voice of Gwyn, your friend and godmother. The redhead was accompanied by her partner. "By the mother woman, I've been looking for you all over town! Where have you been, I've taken my eyes off you for an hour and you've evaporated!"

You felt bad for a moment, you were so distracted that you didn't realize that Gwyn had been watching you all day. Azriel was the first to notice Cassian's presence as you headed towards Gwyn. "Sorry, I barely realized you were around, thank you so much"

"I told you not to worry my love, she was in good hands the whole time" Azriel said and you felt your cheeks heat up as you looked at Cassian, who was standing beside his brother. Her friend smiled at Cassian. "Oh hello Cassian! Rhys needs you for an urgent meeting"

"He's a killjoy" Cassian snorted and you gave a small laugh. Her friend pulled away from you a little as Cassian walked over and dropped a kiss on her forehead. "The surprises don't end, Little Ghost, I have a feeling I'll be seeing you again soon"

Maybe not everything was so bad in the end.

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#acotar #azriel #cassian x reader #cassian acotar #cassian imagine #sjmaas #azriel x gwyn #rhys acotar

[lorcandidlucienwill]

People got shocked when I suggested an Azriel-Beron rejected mating bond with Gwynriel endgame, but truthfully in many ways, it makes more sense than canon. 1. Azriel's Vanserra beef would be explained better. Sorry, but the canon explanation is pretty pathetic. I totally buy into Azriel being jealous of Lucien for a multitude of reasons, from the mating bond to his impeccable personality, but these guys have been at odds, or at least Azriel has, from the beginning. The wHeRe DiD hE gO was hella weird from Azriel. Like...why is he soooo hyperfixated on him? And I've been turning it over in my head too: yes, Lucien is superior to Azriel in every way in ACOSF, but Azriel has been gifted with more than him in every way except the mating bond while Lucien has lost everything. So why is he still jealous? There has to be more to it. Enter: the mating bond. Azriel still thinks Lucien to be Beron's son. Imagine watching the son of your tyrannical mate be blessed with their perfect match while you're stuck with an abusive monster for a mate. Imagine he has to feel the mating bond strain every day and Lucien, being his son, only reminds him of it? And the High Lord's meeting. I'm not buying Azriel's beef with Eris solely being about Mor, it makes no sense. Mor was uncomfortable with what Azriel was doing, which was choking Eris to death. And you can chalk this up to Azriel being overprotective and not knowing Mor well, but...they've been working together for 500 years??? He has to know basic things about her. Also, Azriel is a shitty spymaster, yes, but even I would figure out my friend's sexuality if I was given 500 years to do it. He has to know. So maybe the reason Azriel was so unhinged was because Beron and the sons of his mate by another faery were there. So he went after his kids as a mating bond instinct to eliminate all threats. And maybe he pretends to long for Mor. Not to protect her like some people suggest, but to protect himself. Imagine how the IC would freak out if they knew their spymaster had such an intimate connection with their sworn enemy? And what if this mating bond is the "secret" Eris suggested he knows in ACOSF? 2. It would explain his fear of fire. I'm sorry, but he should have trauma from tunnels but like...he traveled through them in HOFAS, no problem? That burning thing happened when he was a child. He has had...(checks notes) well over 400 years to get over it. Since they expected Nesta to get over her trauma so soon, and Cassian got over his shit so easily by going on a killing spree, why would Azriel still be so hung up on it? If his mate was a monster with incredible firepower (literally). Chalk the Sangravah thing to trauma from abuse suffered at Beron's hands, explain the Gwyn interactions in the BC with the lightsinger theory, which is a theory I adore except when used to vilify Gwyn, and boom! Azriel-Beron rejected mates, Gwynriel endgame. Or something like that.

#azriel #azriel shadowsinger #beron vanserra #gwynriel #azriel x beron #beron x azriel #lucien vanserra #eris vanserra #the morrigan #mor #i mean just call me queen of the rarepair because i think i'm the first to suggest this ship

[acourtofthought]

I’ve been thinking about E/riels’s theories about a war breaking out over who Elain is going to be with (like Sarah isn’t aiming for peace across the lands lol). And I just can’t see it happening because Lucien and Azriel simply don’t have armies to back them up.

- Helion became a High Lord basically yesterday. What’s he gonna say? “Omg you guys I know I still haven��t proved myself as a High Lord but my son I just met can’t take no for an answer so off to war we go!!!”

- Beron will enjoy Lucien’s humiliation. He’s already disowned him.

- Spring is basically dying so Tamlin is out, too.

- Jurian and Vassa may care about Lucien, but they’re not sacrificing human lives over this bs.

- Azriel has spent his life looking down his nose at the Illyrians, they will absolutely not fight so he can keep his girlfriend. Same with Kier’s Darkbringers. So he’s empty-handed, too.

Only a fight between the two of them is possible. But then what? Elain is not an inanimate object to be “won”. She made it clear in ACOSF. Not to mention that if a fight happens, even if it’s not a Blood Duel, Gwynriel dies (I know that won’t bother E/riels lol). I doubt Gwyn will want to be with a guy who fought over another woman 2 days ago. Having feelings is one thing, entering a fight to the death is another.

I think some readers are so caught up in what they want to see happen they forget what actually happened in the book.

Az wanted to kiss Elain.........on Solstice.

Az was going to get "down on his knees for Elain"........on Solstice.

Az could not admit to Rhys that he was over Mor that same night.

Az told Elain they were a mistake that same night.

Elain whispered she was sorry to Az that same night and returned his gift hours later.

Az felt calm after spending time with Gwyn that same night.

Az felt something spark in his chest over the thought of Gwyn's happiness that same night.

Az and Elain share no further interactions for months after Solstice. MONTHS.

You know what did happen in the months after?

Az AND Elain (along with the others) nearly lost Feyre, Rhys, and Nyx during the birth scene.

Elain and Az (along with the others) nearly lost Nesta in the Rite.

Az watched Cassian taken by Briallyn.

The Az and Elain forbidden romance has no legs whatsoever.

First, we have ZERO evidence that Elain even entertains a crush on Az anymore. And why should she? He ignored her for a year because he couldn't handle her bond even though she could have used a friend while she recovered from trauma and fought with Nesta. He bought her a gift then called HER a mistake then never apologized. And he continued ignoring her for months after Solstice.

Super crush worthy material right there, am I right?

Also, why would Az turn around and betray Rhys's order after Rhys nearly died? I'd think nearly losing his brother would cause Az to be on better behavior, no? And he doesn't always disobey them "The High Lord and High Lady of the Night Court had faced off against the shadowsinger this after, and emerged triumphant. Perhaps triumphant wasn't the right word, but the argument had ended with AZRIEL GRUDGINGLY AGREEING NOT TO SPY ON BRIALLYN FOR THE TIME BEING -and brooding all through dinner."

Az may not have been happy about obeying orders but he obeyed orders regardless.

No one is starting a war over anyone. Lucien would walk away for good if Elain asked it of him and she would probably wash her hands of the entire lot of them if they were honestly trying to threaten the peace of the lands over her.

"I belong to no one"

"I am not a child to be fought over."

"You do not decide what I can and cannot do."

THAT is Elain Archeron and it's off-putting that anyone in the fandom would turn her into a simpering fool for the love of a male who avoided her because he's so sensitive to the smell of a bond that will always exist and who couldn't admit that he didn't just want to use her as substitute for a pleasure hall.

If she ends up with either male it's going to be because it's the right thing and not because they have to burn bridges in order to be together.

#lucien vanserra #elain archeron #anti e/riel