Responses
I agree with you that he should’ve been more courageous in his care for her but we have to remember he was emotionally stunted from the brutal death of his mother and subsequent rise to power I think the author wanted to showcase that these issues caused him to deter from focusing on what was really important (his marriage to Elijah) but because he didn’t know how to best convey he hurt her forcefully so and instead sought out ways without her so I give him a bit of reach but not too much
I understand Ray is the ML but ugh. Like even if he "wasn't going to show love" to FL during their marriage he still treated her like shit. Like not even as just a romantic partner. Just as a person in general. Like she miscarried and he just stares at her? Also he was a fuckin prick in general. Like you don't have to LOVE someone to be kind to them. Wtf.
I'm now just reading cause I need resolution, but I hate Ray.