Azriel x reader ACOTAR

Chapter 1- A Prolonged Stay

Azriel POV

10 months after the ending of ACOSF

I sprawled out across the roof of the House of Wind. The warm afternoon sun warmed my skin and wings. I flared them to feel the warmth spreading. My shadows tucked behind them.

In a few moments, my brothers, Feyre and I were winnowing to the Dawn Court. Unlike most of the time, I was actually around when he requested I accompany him. I returned to regroup with everything I'd gathered regarding the human queens. Which was... nothing.

I sighed and dangled my leg over the edge of the roof idly. Politics was Rhys' thing. I knew why my brother wanted me there but... the last time I'd seen the High Lord of Dawn, Thesan aside from the battlefield...

I had to shake my head to chase the thought away. My dark hair danced in my line of vision.

I had tackled Eris and shamed Rhys. As much as I didn't want to regret it, we were allies now.

Thesan's head physician had crafted an antidote to a common virus, and all the courts were receiving a dose. There would be no Eris, or any autumn court snakes today.

I found myself scowling at my knee.

Overgrown bat.

Beron's words rang in my head as I heard voices approaching the landing I was overlooking.

"Nyx has everything he needs. We should only be gone a few hours." Feyre called to Elain, who was unofficially Nyx's nanny.

Elain.

I blinked at Feyre, Cassian and Rhysand as they stepped outside and eyes turned to me.

"Interrupting your brooding?" Cassian snickered, earning a glare from Feyre.

I didn't reply as I flapped my wings once and landed beside them.

"Az knows better than to entertain your circus routine." Rhys mused, no wings to be seen today.

Cassian started, but Feyre cut him off. "Why do I feel like I should list off rules on how to behave yourselves today?"

Cassian clamped his mouth shut while Rhys chuckled.

My expression lightened. There was nothing quite like getting Cass to shut up.

"I promise I'll be on my best behavior." I said dryly, though a small smile tugged at my lips.

Feyre nodded. "You're not the one I'm worried about Az." She muttered, eyeing Rhys and Cassian.

"We do need to make sure Thesan understands our appreciation for extending this kindness. Many families will find relief with this antidote." Rhys considered, looking at each of us in turn.

"Right. Let's get on with it then." Cassian blurted, sounding bored.

Rhys denied him a reaction as he grabbed Cass's arm and I held to Feyre and we vanished into the silky darkness.

When the world shifted back into place, we stood at the entryway to Thesan's magnificent palace.

"It's more beautiful than the last time." Cassian murmured, though I was too busy taking in the scenery to respond.