CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

The Truth of Pyre

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

The Truth of Pyre

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

Pressing my lips, I take the coat, wear it over my shoulders, and immediately feel warmth.

I am certain he will leave and return to his seat, far across from me, but he pauses for a moment before taking a seat right opposite me.

My gaze flashes back up at him, curious about his decision, my fingers tightening around the coat, drawing closer beneath my chin. I don't speak fi