The rain poured over Velaris, and most had hurried inside. But Azriel spotted Greta standing on the balcony, face tilted to the storm as though it belonged to her.
The first time Azriel met Greta was during a mission. She wasn’t supposed to be there—yet she stepped in to shield a child from danger before he could. Her bravery caught him off guard, though he’d never admit it aloud.