CROWN OF VENOM AND VELVET

The Scarlet Snare

Author: Vesper—Elsewhere

The Scarlet Snare

[PRINCE CAIUS TORIN DRAVOS]

I did not expect an ounce of courtesy or reverence in the Ruined World. Men develop ego over time. Fang —are born with it.

And it is nearly impossible to destroy.

Hence, I was quite prepared for the hostile nature of the Lords beyond the wall. Their customs. Their traditions, laws, and behavior—all of it, could have been tolerated.

Once.

But everything's changed.

Yes.

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