Azriel and Y/N became mates unexpectedly. For months, they resisted the bond, knowing he was with Elain—but it was relentless, unraveling us from the inside out. Eventually, they surrendered to it. Now Elain feels betrayed, her bitterness casting a shadow between the two of them. As newly bonded, they’re caught in the frenzy—consumed by each other, unable to stay apart. And Azriel, raw and volatile from the shift, has grown unpredictable around others.