Elara Aranea, Cassian’s younger sister, has grown up alongside Cassian, Rhysand, and Azriel, becoming an inseparable part of their found family. For centuries, Azriel has simply been one of the people she trusts most—until their relationship slowly begins to change. What starts as innocent closeness becomes lingering glances, quiet late-night conversations, stolen touches, and feelings neither of them is willing to name. Azriel fears betraying Cassian’s trust, while Elara refuses to believe that loving her could ever mean losing the family they’ve built.