This story is the end of Fourth Wing leading into Iron Flame but in the perspective of Liam watching over Violet. From the rebellion to the interrogation, see how Liam protects her from beyond the grave 🖤(Cover art done by CC.Book.Chronicles) I do not own the rights to any of these characters. All characters are done by Rebecca Yarros. Enjoy 🖤

On the surface, he's living the dream: valedictorian, surrounded by a loving family and loyal friends, and in a picture-perfect relationship. His future looks bright and carefully planned- until the night of his graduation, when an unexpected online conversation sparks something inside him he can't ignore. She's bold, emotionally raw, and nothing like the world Artie knows. As their connection deepens, she challenges everything he thought he understood- about life, love, and who he really is. What begins as curiosity turns into a quietly unraveling of the life he built. Why would he risk it all for someone he's never met? And more importantly... Why does it feel like she's the only one who sees him? As Artie struggles with doubt, desire, and identity, he's forced to confront the question he's never dared ask: Am I truly happy, or just playing the part?