CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

The Reluctant Guard

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

The Reluctant Guard

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

Indeed, I admit to knowing that I was going to be the prince's personal guard after he had 'gufted' me into this crown guard attire—the evening of his first date with Lady Daphne…

I huff as I button down the crown coat, soothing the wrinkles out with the palm of my hand.

I step into the mirror and pause looking at myself, lifting my arms to get a proper view.

—but after no