Ouroboros Spine thorns

His ego was wounded more than his flesh. The honor he held, the pride as the son of Chakliux. He had failed! It was like the first seal hunt but worse - because as Cen had clamped his teeth on to him, Raiyuk knew he would never hunt another man like that again.

How could he be a real man if he couldn't defend himself? How would he ever prove himself capable, trustworthy, or strong like his father? No woman would want a man with such weakness.

There would not be scars if I had been faster, or smarter. He grimaced as more attention was given to the wound.

Had his father known? Had this been a test?