The Land Keeps Score

PRIMUS VALERIUS'S POV

Florian's voice was like silk over steel. Polished, pleasant, and cold.

He stood just beyond the threshold, wearing that stupid smile like he already owned the place.

He stepped further into the room without permission, and I should’ve ripped his throat out. But I didn’t move.

Vesperia was watching him, confused and shaken, but then something strange happened.

Her posture le