The sacrifices we make are our burdens to bear, the losses just as a damning. This was not the life she had meant for them, but she would not let them fall - AU, Cullen x F!Inquisitor Trevelyan Mage and Dorian x M!Trevelyan Mage.

Extra story for the Order and Chaos Series - The mabari hadn't expected to imprint himself on such a creature, but the two-legs who became his master showed him what strength and family could mean. - Cullen x F!Trevelyan Mage

Part I of the Order and Chaos Series - Unsteady. Never meant for this to interfere, for her to see. Promises, promises. Why does she not question? She embodies what hides beyond the haze, what he seeks to raise his shield without chains. (Cullen x F!Trevelyan Mage)

Part IV of the Order and Chaos Series - Their search only brought the shield to his knees. He would break her and she would let him if only to mend the hurts. (Cullen x F!Trevelyan Mage)

Part II of the Order and Chaos Series - I know compassion, but what I know of love is safe and solid, protecting and proud. He is stronger for it. And she? She is sanctified by it. (Cullen x F!Trevelyan Mage)