this is extremely beautiful. i love that the lore is dropped in like, bits and pieces before being fully revealed. this also seems to be a situation of like "i hate you, but i can't stay away from you" lol ik it's already obvious from the question that Gabriel asks, but still. it's tragic, but it's also sweet, but it's also like... these people need hugs?? well, idk about Selene, since she's not even human, but yeah, im sure she'd like a hug from a certain individual (not winking at all). ALSO WHAT THE ABSOLUTE FUCK WAS THAT ENDING??? (in a good way, but like, WHAAAT?!)
ps. does anyone know what they mean by the second marriage? is it the time he pledges to become one of her knights? and why is he running away from her? question remainnnnnn