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Rhysand, Cassian, and Azriel were in a state of shock and anger as they listened closely to the story of their mate's past. But they gasped once she revealed her scars. Scars that were on both her forearms and chest. They were filled with anger seeing and hearing that someone had hurt her in such a way and so much.

The first to shake from such a state though was Azriel. Seeing Anna rub her eyes so hard and out of frustration. He was quick to move to her. Grabbing her hands gently but firmly from her eyes. Seeing her eyes red but still wet from her tears caused his heart to break. He didn't know what to say to her but knew he wanted to comfort her.

So he kept a hold of her hands and pulled her to him. Anna was confused but went to him. Azriel sent her a small smile as he pulled her closer. Reaching out he wrapped his arms around the curves of her waist.

Then took her in his arms and pulled her in his lap. Going willingly a soft sigh escaped Anna's lips once she settled in his arms. Laying her head on his shoulder. Azriel was hesitant but soon placed a kiss on her head.

As he grabbed her hand in his and held her tightly. Letting out a shaky breath Anna hugged his hand to her chest as she slightly curled into herself. Which her three mates seemed to notice she did often. They kept that in mind for later. Azriel though tightened his hold on her protectively. As he leaned his head against hers.

After the shock of her story and, after he had calmed his anger. Cassian was quick to move to his two mates. Sitting beside them he placed a hand on Anna's back. Gently rubbing circles to sooth her and show her he was there for her.

After calming himself as well Rhysand was quick to join them. Sitting on the other side of Azriel. He then coaxed Anna to straighten and stretch her legs. Which she did obediently. He smiled at her and laid her legs on top of his. He then began to rub her calves. He was trying to make her more relaxed and less tense.

Another sigh soon left Anna. As she began to relax more in the presence of her three mates. Taking comfort in them. As she began to speak again.

"With Death bringing me back and putting a part of him within me it caused me to... become something more. It caused me to gain more magic and I became connected with Death. But what you saw before was my second form. My wings and horns. I also have a third form. Which I don't shift into much. But it led me to be called Death's Crow," Anna explained to the three.

"Wait, I've heard of that name. You're telling me you are Death's Crow. You're the one who has been helping people in Velaris these past years. I've only heard of you in passing or heard whispers about you. Mainly only by the ones you've helped. Every time I've tried to ask them about you they would make up a lie. Saying they don't know what I'm talking about or they don't remember what you look like. It's been you this whole time?" Azriel asked, as he leant back looking at Anna in awe.

Hearing and seeing him look at her in such a way caused Anna to shrug with a nod. As her cheeks began to feel warm. Cassian and Rhysand were both shocked hearing it was her. Only having heard about her from Azriel. But knew she helped a lot in Velaris.

"Well damn we got ourselves a strong beautiful mate. Tell me buttercup, do you know how to fight?" Cassian questioned with a wide smile. He was beginning to become excited. Turning to look at him Anna giggled with a blush over her cheeks. After hearing his flirty compliment.

But seeing his wide smile caused her to send him a smile as she nodded. But she found herself liking his smile. Along with Rhysand and Azriel's smiles. Who were both smiling as well.

"I'm not an expert. But I do know the basics," she beamed, answering his question. She was starting to get her mind off the things they were talking about. Her mind was drifting from her past. And she was happy to be off the subject of her past. So she took the chance to change the subject. Which her three mates could tell. So they went along with it.

"I find it hard to believe Anna. You're going to have to show me some time," Cassian grinned. As he nudged her side causing a squeal to escape Anna's lips. As she tried to move away from him. A laugh was soon heard from Cassian. While Azriel and Rhysand chuckled at the two.

Cassian was soon trying to nudge her again. But she was quick to grab Azriel's arms, and wrap them around her waist to hide her sides from Cassian. She soon found herself sinking deeper into Azriel's arms. Smiling, she started to laugh when Cassian tried to pull Azriel's arm away from her. It caused Azriel to look at Cassian with playful narrow eyes and a smirk. But he kept his arms around her.

"Come on Az just move your arms a little. And nothing will happen to ya," Cassian warned him playfully with a smirk now upon his lips.

"What are you going to do Cass? Don't worry angel I'll protect you," Azriel chuckled at Cassian. After he whispered to Anna as he pressed a kiss to her head. A giggle escaped her hearing his words. He was then lifting her up effortlessly causing her to squeal again. As he moved her onto Rhysand's lap.

Who grinned at her as he wrapped his arms around her. Smiling at him she fell into his arms. Placing her hands over his that were around her soft waist holding them close. A smile washed over Rhysand and he leaned to place a kiss against her temple.

But soon they were turning their attention back to Cassian and Azriel. As they heard a thump on the floor. Turning they were meant with Cassian quickly getting up from on top of Azriel after kissing him and running off.

While Azriel was laying flat on the floor and seemed to be shocked and flustered. He was then let out a growl of frustration. Then he quickly got up from the floor and ran after Cassian. It caused Anna to smile widely and let out a giggle. As she watched the two run off and hearing them curse and taunt each other.

"Do they do this often?" Anna asked Rhysand, as she got settled in his hold. Leaning her head on his shoulder listening to his heart beat. She liked this very much. Being in their arms. And she noticed her three mates seemed to like it when she was like this as well.

"Yes they do. It's rather entertaining to watch. It never seems to get old," Rhysand smiled as he turned his attention to her. Anna was surprised that she was in the arms of her High Lord, who was her mate. She was still trying to grasp the fact that she had a mate, well three mates. It caused her to close her eyes and sigh. Trying to be in the moment. As she began to calm her thoughts and be happy she had them, her mates.

While she tried to calm herself Rhysand was having trouble. He was trying to stay calm and not let his anger take over. He was thinking of Anna's past. He was furious that she had been through such things. He was mad at himself for not looking harder for her. He was filled with sadness that she had actually died, and he wasn't able to do anything to save her. He was just mad at himself. It caused a sigh to escape him as he glared at nothing. Stuck in his thoughts. Tightening his hold on her protectively.

But as he felt such emotions wash over him Anna could feel them as well. He was feeling them so intensely that they flowed to her. And she wasn't fond of him feeling that way. With him, Cassian, and Azriel having comforted her, she wanted to be able to do the same for him, for them. So with hesitance she took his hand and let a sense of peace flow to him.

Which caused Rhysand to gasp softly feeling peace.engulf him. He was quick to look at Anna in awe. Because he knew the feeling was coming from her. But Anna wouldn't look at him; she just fiddled with his hand and fingers.

"Darling, how are you doing that?" Rhysand asked her softly. Leaning back she smiled and shrugged at him.

"One of my many abilities. I could feel your emotions. You don't need to feel like that," Anna explained to him. Rhysand sent her a small smile enjoying such peace wash over him. He was curious but in a state of wonder over Anna. But he didn't want to push her. So he didn't question her. Instead he reached up and pushed a curl behind her ear. Leaning forward he rested his head against hers. Letting her engulf him in peace and happiness. It caused him to think she was truly amazing.

"You are amazing. You know that Annamarie?" He whispered, as he wrapped his arms around her soft waist. Anna sent him a shy smile. As she shrugged and wrapped her own arms around his shoulders. Enjoying being in his embrace. But she was soon yawning softly into her hand.

Beginning to become tired after all the hectic emotions she felt. She was becoming comfortable in the arms of her mate. Falling deeper into his arms. She took in his calming scent feeling relaxed. She's never felt such a feeling with anyone else besides Death. And she was happy that she was able to feel safe in the arms of her mates.

"No I'm nothing special. I'm just... Anna," she giggled with a tired smile. As she leant into him. Hearing her caused Rhysand to shake his head disagreeing with her.

"I beg to differ. Yes you are Anna. But you are so much more. You're special. strong, and beautiful. You've been through so much and still are kind and humble. It makes us want to protect you from all the bad in the world. And I promise we'll do just that, keep you safe and never let you go. You're our missing piece darling, our mate who we've finally found. You're stuck with us now," Rhysand claimed. As leaned back to look at his tired mate.

Hearing him say such words caused Anna to look down bashfully. Before she looked at him again her gaze on his smile. Suddenly she wanted to do something but she was hesitant. But gathered her courage and she slowly leaned forward. She then placed a kiss against his cheek.

After she was quick to pull away and hide herself in his shoulder. Which caused Rhysand to chuckle. He was happy. But he also thought she was adorable. Leaning towards her he placed a lingering kiss on her head. But he soon felt her yawn again. Which led him to stand from the floor with her in his arms. Causing her to gasp softly in surprise. As she held onto him tightly.

"What is it with you three sweeping me off my feet and into your arms?" Anna asked with a giggle. Leaning her head on his shoulder. Rhysand was grinning hearing her asking such a question. Before he started walking her to a guest room in the town house.

"We love having you, our mate in our arms," Rhysand voiced. As they arrived at a door that led into a guest room. Pushing the door open with his foot he walked into the room. Walking to the vast bed he placed her down gently. Before he reached down and began to take off her shoes. Anna smiled before placing a hand over his, stopping him.

"You don't have to do that you know," Anna mumbled with a blush over her soft cheeks. Never having anyone do such a thing for her. Yes, she liked it but she didn't want him to feel like he had to do it.

"Let me take care of you darling," he whispered to her. As he leaned forward, taking her hand that had stopped him. He then placed a kiss upon her wrist.

Feeling the scarred skin upon his lips. He was quick to place another kiss upon her forearm. Before leaning back and looking into her dark eyes. Not wanting to overwhelm her. But he smiled when he received a nod from her. As she looked down at her lap bashfully. He was then going back to taking off her shoes for her.

As he did, Anna's gaze was upon him. Taking him in. Marveling at his black button shirt that covered and sculpted his vast shoulders. She could see black inked marks that peeked out from his shirt. Then she took in his golden skin, his short ebony hair that shined in the dim light. Then her eyes were met with his violet eyes as he looked up at her. Both were soon lost in each other's eyes. Lost in their own little world.

Anna couldn't help but think he was handsome, breathtaking even. He was regal much like Cassian and Azriel. The three were truly gorgeous. But they were also kind, compassionate, and comforting. They were beautiful inside and out. She was overjoyed to have found them, her mates.

Rhysand at the moment was in a state of awe as he looked at her. He still couldn't believe they found their last mate. That she was here in front of him, and she was so beautiful. With her long chocolate curly mane, her dark brown eyes that could hold so many emotions, her light brown skin that was glowing in the light, and her soft curves that he could get enough of. His thoughts could go on and on.

But they were shaken when she yawned softly covering it with her hand. Which led him to smile. Standing he pulled the blanket back and softly pushed her back on the bed. Pulling the blanket over her, he then took her hand and placed a kiss on her hand. Before getting ready to leave. So he could give her space.

He wanted to stay with her. He wanted to comfort her and protect her. Keep her safe in his arms. But Rhysand didn't want to overburden her with his protectiveness and affection.

What Rhysand didn't know though was that Anna wanted that. She was craving his touch and his affection. She felt like she was touch starved. Which she probably was. Anna didn't know how she felt about such a feeling. But she just craved all of Rhysand along with her two other mates, Cassian and Azriel. So mustering up some courage she kept a hold of his hand. She wanted him to stay with her. For the first time in so long she wanted to let herself have something. Feeling her grasp tighten caused him to stop and look at her in confusion.

"C - can you stay with m - me please?" Anna muttered shakingly, pulling the blanket back and inviting him to stay with her. Rhysand was shocked but shook it away quickly and smiled widely at her.

"Are you sure darling?" He asked wanting to know if it was truly what she wanted. Anna was quick to nod with a shy smile. As she patted the spot next to her.

Rhysand chuckled with a nod before reaching down and taking off his shoes. Placing them next to Anna's slightly under the bed. He was then crawling into the bed with her. Laying down facing her, he put a little distance between them.

Rhysand would have taken her into his arms instantly. But he wanted her to make the first move. He didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. Seeing this though caused Anna to slide closer to him, diminishing the space between them. Hoping he would understand what she wanted.

But he did nothing but send her a grin. Wanting to see what she would do next. Anna huffed in frustration as she narrowed her eyes at him playfully.

Which Rhysand found cute causing him to chuckle softly. Anna was soon thinking 'the heck with it'. Because she was tired and wanted to be in her mate's arms. She was then thinking 'screw that consequence'. Even though she had a feeling there wouldn't be any. She still had that fear and worry. Shaking those feelings away. She moved closer to him and threw her arm around his waist. Laying her head on his strong chest.

She felt his chest rumble as he laughed. As he thought 'so she does have some feistiness to her'. But feeling and hearing her soft yawn once again against his chest. Caused him to wrap his arm around her, pulling her close. Leaning down he placed a kiss on the top of her head.

"Get some sleep darling," he ordered softly. Anna nodded and closed her eyes. Feeling relaxed and safe. She found herself dozing off. But as she drifted off she felt the bed dip behind her and in front of her. She felt the weight and shuffling of two others on the bed with her and Rhysand. Then felt another pair of arms around her. Pulling her back into a strong chest. She then felt a pair of lips being placed on her shoulder. The kiss was from Azriel. Then a rough hand that belonged to Cassian was gliding gently over her soft cheek. Causing her to smile. While the three had their gazes on her with a look of admiration. With their small smiles.

"Goodnight angel," she heard Azriel whispered softly from behind her. She then heard Cassian speak next.

"Night buttercup sweet dreams," he said softly with a content sigh. As he placed a kiss on Rhysand's shoulder and cuddled closer to him, throwing an arm around his waist. His arm brushing against Anna's. He was quick to reach and grab her hand in his. Wanting the reassurance that she was really there with them. That they had finally found their mate and it wasn't a dream. Rhysand and Azriel were thinking the same thing as they held each other close.

But those were the last words Anna heard before drifting off to sleep in the arms of her three mates. Feeling content and safe in their arms. Happy to have found her three mates... Cassian, Rhysand, and Azriel. Wonder what was in store for them. 

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you guys i was kicking my feet and giggling as i wrote this. i couldn't stop giggling and smiling lol. it's so fluffy i'm gonna die. i'm sorry i had to i can't just ekkk. i really hope you liked it though. i love writing the interactions between the four and what not. it makes my heart melt lol. but let me know what you think so far of this fic. i'd love to hear what you think. and if there is anything you want to see in this fic let me know. i may be able to add it in. i have ideas but i need some fillers yk. writing be a struggle but i LOVE it! ok lol i leave of with the four of them Anna, Cassian, Azriel, and Rhysand l love them your honor!!! lmfao i crack myself up but anyways let me shut up now and go write. 

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