How can people read these scenes and not see the amount of sweetness, connection, chemistry and sexual tension between these two?
“But Azriel asked softly, ‘What about Elain?’ Something cold went through me. Nesta was just staring at Azriel. Staring and staring.”
“From the shadows near the entrance to the tent, Azriel said, as if in answer to some unspoken debate, ‘I’m getting her back.’
Nesta slid her gaze to the shadowsinger. Azriel’s hazel eyes glowed golden in the shadows.
Nesta said, ‘Then you will die.’
Azriel only repeated, rage glazing that stare, ‘I’m getting her back.’” - ACOWAR
Azriel is risking his life, with absolute zero hesitation whatsoever, to save Elain. He didn’t even give it a second thought. He was also the first person to notice that she had gone missing.
“'This is Truth-Teller,' he told her softly. 'I won’t be using it today—so I want you to.' 'It has never failed me once,' the shadowsinger said, the midday sun devoured by the dark blade.
He gently took her hand and pressed the hilt of the legendary blade into it. Elain weighed my words and slowly closed her fingers around the blade.
Elain looked up at Azriel, their eyes meeting, his hand still lingering on the hilt of the blade.” - ACOWAR
The close contact of their eyes and hands during this scene is noticeably intimate. Sarah didn’t have to choose such intimate language when writing this scene, but she did - and for a reason.
I saw the painting in my mind: the lovely fawn, blooming spring vibrant behind her. Standing before Death, shadows and terrors lurking over his shoulder.
Light and dark, the space between their bodies a blend of the two. The only bridge of connection … that knife.” - ACOWAR
Do I really need to elaborate on this one? The beautifully written imagery of the contrast between these two is pure poetry. This is something straight out of a medieval love sonnet.
“Azriel strode to the lone window at the end of the room and peered into the garden below.” - ACOFAS
Hmm..I wonder who Azriel is hoping to see outside the lone window in the garden. If you guessed Elain, then you’d be correct. Pure yearning.
“Azriel and Elain remained in the sitting room, my sister showing him the plans she’d sketched to expand the garden in the back of the town house, using the seeds and tools my family had given her tonight. Whether he cared about such things, I had no idea.” - ACOFAS
This male, who has an unhealthy addiction to constantly working, chooses to sit and slow down with none other than Elain. Even though Azriel isn’t familiar with gardening (as far as we know), he listens intently because he cares about Elain and what brings her happiness. They both chose to stay up late into the night to spend time with one-another.
“Nesta shook her head slowly, not understanding. Elain just linked her arm through Nesta’s and led her toward the family room, where Azriel stood in the doorway, monitoring them.
As if he’d heard Elain’s sharp laugh and wondered what had caused it.” - ACOSF
Azriel, who avoids being close to people whenever he can help it, follows the sound of Elain’s laughter. Need I say more?
“Then his gaze shifted to Elain, and though it was utterly neutral, something charged went through it. Between them.
Elain’s breath caught slightly, and she gave him a shallow nod of greeting before brushing past, leading Nesta into the room.” - ACOSF
The sexual tension is off the damn charts. Even Nesta notices it. They’re practically fucking each other with their eyes. Elain also acts bashful due to her feelings for Azriel. They’re so precious.
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