Cullen was rebuilding himself, his ability to trust himself and others again. Then she came around. A mage he knew before the sky was sundered. Now they have to learn to deal with their pasts and work together in a time where nothing feels like it can go right and everything is taken for granted. AU- Plot Divergence, Rated M for language, sex, innuendo, and violence.

After the Inquisition's victory, Skyhold is peaceful for all but its Commander. Solas has returned to his lover's side, and Cullen is tired and broken, watching the magic he will never touch. When Ellana sends him to Ferelden on a new mission, will it be the end? Or a beginning?