When the Reapers attacked, Aedan Shepard became the symbol of hope the galaxy needed. In private, when the curtains were drawn, he quietly suffered. That is, until *she* came back into his life. Now, as galactic civilization stands on the edge of annihilation, they lean on each other to keep going. Spoilers: content includes the Citadel DLC. Cover art by neehs on DeviantArt.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 82,660 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 192 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 6/15/2014 - Published: 3/10/2013 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] - Complete