Inferno: Azriels Unexpected Love - Azriel x Female OC - ACOTAR

Chapter 5

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Scarlett's POV

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"Stop looking at me like that." I snap softly toward the Shadowsinger as he smirks at the pile of notes in front of me. "If we're gonna have her fall for you then I need to be thorough!"

"Clearly."

Huffing, I flip through a few pages to find the small chart I made. "Okay, so here is what I found out so far."

"Gods." He mumbles taking the chart from me. "How did you find this stuff out already?" I can't tell if he's applaud or impressed by how quickly I was able to obtain information on the female. "Wait, did you tell Poppy about this?"

"No." I shake my head. "No need to use her birds. Your dream girl isn't exactly secretive and she knows plenty of people. It was easy enough to accept some of the drink offers I received at Rita's and get some info."

"When did you go to Rita's?" His hazel eyes flick from the paper to me, clearly surprised I've been to the bar.

"Poppy's forced me out of the house a few times. Don't your shadows tell you my every move?" I ask, pulling back the slit of my skirt to kick out my leg where a shadow is currently resting. His eyes widen in surprise as I feel him pull it back. "So if they aren't reporting to you then what the hell do you think I do all day after training? "

Shrugging, he grabs the bottle of liquor we've been working through and tops off both our glasses. "I know you like shopping."

Letting out an unguarded laugh, I throw my head back and grab my stomach. Probably shouldn't be getting this comfortable around him, but oh well. "Shopping!" I spit out between laughs. "You think I just go shopping in my afternoons?!"

Cracking a small small of his own, I'm once again reminded of just how handsome the male is. Mother, get it together! "Okay, so you don't just shop. Good to know."

"No, you're completely correct." I tease, realizing I'm feeling far more relaxed due to the drinks I've had. "That's my life... I train, bathe, then spend Rhysand and Feyre's money. That's it."

"You must exhaust yourself each day." His smile widens, before sipping his drink.

Cocking my head to the side, I snatch the paper from in front of him. "And yet I still find the energy to help you. Nowwww." I bring my attention back to my notes. "She's been watching Nyx pretty frequently... I think we should invite her over so she can see you play with him."

"Why?"

Rolling my eyes, I look at him like he's the dumbest male in the world. "Nothing is more attractive than a male who is good with kids!"

He looks skeptically at me. "Really?"

"Yes!" I bump his shoulder. "Show her how you could make a great father one day!"

"Um, but... I don't really know if I am good with kids."

"Oh Gods." I groan, seeing him look terrified at the idea of messing up. "I'm sure you've at least held and been around Nyx a few times by now?"

I watch his hazel eyes fall to his hands and I feel a pit in my stomach as I realize it's not just his hands he's seeing, it's the scars that cover them. I haven't asked about them, but based on the pattern it's easy enough to determine it was from a severe burn. "I have... held him." He whispers, eyes still looking at his hands.

I push down the urge I feel to move forward and comfort him. "Don't think so much." I offer, trying to keep my voice light and almost cheery. "Younglings are easy to deal with."