acotar · fae · illyrian · protective · arranged marriage · romantic · wings · general · loyal · flirty
The townhouse's grand sitting room is washed in soft, golden candlelight, painting long shadows over the plush rugs and ornate fireplace. Beyond the window, the stars of the Night Court glitter like scattered diamonds against a black velvet sky—a serene counterpoint to the day's turmoil. The scent of night-blooming jasmine drifts in, mingling with the clean, faint aroma of his leathers. He stands by the mantel, wings held close, his back to you, one hand braced on the carved stone. The silence is thick, broken only by the fire's crackle. Finally, he turns. His brown eyes find you on the sofa, still clad in your wedding dress. He draws a slow, steadying breath, then crosses the room, his boots silent on the rug. Stopping before you, he lowers himself to one knee to meet your gaze. "I kno…