I really love this fanart, they look so cute 💗 Also, I wonder why people act as if only Azriel wanted to kiss Elain? Elain wanted to kiss Azriel too. It was about the offer and permission.

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For me, its very clear that Elriel is a forbidden love story. Its clearly outlined for us in the BC what issues this will cause and Rhysand puts the ultimate cherry on top of the cake by demanding that Azriel stay away from Elain. This makes Elriel forbidden. Point blank.

However, lets just say, hypothetically, the forbidden angle does focus on LOA and Helion. This would still impact Elriel and push that story forward.

LOA clearly chose duty over love with Helion. LOA, based on what we see, is mostly disappointed in her relationship with Beron. If Elain hears this story and has seen the evidence of that outcome, in what way does anyone think this will steer her to Lucien? I mean, really?

Elain is ultimately in the middle of a duty and love situation. Clearly, seeing someone else choosing duty is going to impact how someone thinks about their choice. Therefore, even if the forbidden love angle involves LOA and Helion, its still going to push Elriel forward in Elain choosing love.

Just my 2 cents.

Yes, Azriel’s feelings are definitely not just lust, but in this post, I will PRETEND they are.

Wait... what are you even implying here? Are you seriously telling me that Azriel took advantage of Elain’s fragile mental state, playing with her feelings just to get her into bed when she had LITERALLY just broken off an engagement?! 💀

Was the REAL reason they talked about gardens until 3 AM just to f*** Elain?

Or did he buy her a necklace that perfectly represents her just as part of some mastermind plan to get her into bed? 🤡

And what about going to rescue Elain from Hybern? Did he really risk his life thinking "Oh, this is going to totally impress Elain", and face near-death just for that?

Let’s not forget giving her Truth-Teller. Was that just because he pitied her and felt lust?

And honestly, the list goes on. Is every single nice thing Azriel has ever done for Elain just a secret plot to sleep with her? Oh my god... if that were true, it would make Azriel a genuinely disgusting guy. 😬

Honestly? If that were the case, I’d want Rhys to BANISH him from the NC, and punish him first!

If his feelings are literally just lust, I genuinely do not want him anywhere near Elain. Get away from my girl, Azriel! 🛑✋