CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

Calculated Loyalty

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

Calculated Loyalty

[PRINCE CAIUS TORIN DRAVOS]

Humans are simple and yet deeply complicated creatures—a true mystery of life.

I have noticed that there are certain moments, such as today on the plane, when I realize I am dealing with an intelligent being when I study the human.

That she can process thoughts and understand subjects. Deeper than most, thanks to her father, the scientist.

Then there are other times—

My