I don’t think it is that, he is just scared to death to lose her. He knows it would kill him. He goes about it all wrong don’ t get me wrong, I don’t condone his attacks and anger. I think he is fighting against every possible impulse in his nature with Maxi, all he wants to do is grab her and get her as far away from danger as possible, it is self pres ervation for himself.

While that is true from one perspective, from his it is not. He has power that he never really asked for or wanted. Riftan never espired to be a nobleman or to be elite and powerful. Everything he has ever done has been to get close to Maxi. He is only been gaining power now to pass the time (sink himself into work so he doesn’t feel). and to take revenge on the duke. It isn’t like he is enjoying his position. I do think he should forgive Agnes but he isn’ t in a place to do that right now. Also let’s face it, he doesn’t really like Agnes before, so now he likes her even less.

I think in the side story it talked about him being 13 so if it has been 5 years he is only 18 or 19 so a young father and husband. He might be younger, as I can’t remembe when they mentioned it.

100%. I am not trying to be insensitive to people in bad relationships, I think there are times you need to leave but for good. I don’t see how leaving is going to magically help their relationship? Yeah maybe if you were leaving to clear your head for a few days or even a month or two but 3 years?

Sorry I know this comment was from months ago but I loved your comment and 100% agree. I have been so surprised by the comments on here about their toxic relationships and how manipulative Riftan is. Is Riftan being totally being overprotective and obsessive right now, yes absolutely. He also just saw his wife lose their baby and almost kill herself during the war, and then found out her father has been abusing her for years. Give the man alittle time to get his act together. Their relationship is flawed of course, but they do love each other so they would grow together and figure it out. I understand Maxi’s feelings , that she needs to go but there are other ways she could learn to love herself other than crushing her husbands soul. How exactly does 3 years of separation suddenly make you realize your mistakes and fix your relationship? I am not mad at Maxi, I just think their were other choices she could have made.

Another amusing chapter, can’ t wait for Larus and the Lords to pester the king. 😂

What a fun chapter, thanks Jazzy

Why is Skender hiding his face now? I mean yes he is gorgeous but did he hide it before. Wondering if there are troubles in the kingdom?

I agree

I might have missed something but when did the timeline move up? Is it just happening at the start of this chapter or when we first met Roxana?

Yes, opps

The first paragraph said he was 15

So glad we got Roxana, I am loving her character.

Stealing something valuable like the king’s heart. Love this!

Wow we are being spoiled, thank you Jazzy. Looks like our leading lady is already got a soft spot for our King(but not surprisingly)

Why did you not like her character? I am confused.

Scandalous she showed the man her legs, 😂 Intrigued about her Scars. I am kinda glad Maria isn’t our leading lady.

I was so surprised to see a chapter. Thanks Jas, excited to read more about Roxanna.

Do we think Maria helped the demon come out with the potion, or is she Skender’s Queen. What do you all think? Love the chapter Jas, thanks.

Also being a friend and sitting with someone at their low points is definitely being a hero. Thanks for fulfilling my wish.