I actually quite like the Duke. I feel he has the most control over his response to her charm, so far at least. He’s only ever done what was asked of him, except a single time—and even then, it was only because he wasn’t 1000% sure that it was something she wanted for herself. (Basically she has to tell him everything and can’t leave a single thing to be determined lol). But that’s still the most respectful character of all so far. Even Roger had toxic moments thinking about how he’d still lock her up and claim her if she were the one responsible for the fall of his family, until he learned the truth—so none of them are necessarily perfect. And obviously the prince is the ABSOLUTE WORST, but if you think about it, her charm ability has the way to unlock the true character of those she meets. How much restraint and respect are they willing to show in the face of their deepest darkest desires even when charmed by magic? I think that’s why none of us can put this story down, no matter how much angst it has haha.
I actually quite like the Duke. I feel he has the most control over his response to her charm, so far at least. He’s only ever done what was asked of him, except a single time—and even then, it was only because he wasn’t 1000% sure that it was something she wanted for herself. (Basically she has to tell him everything and can’t leave a single thing to be determined lol). But that’s still the most respectful character of all so far. Even Roger had toxic moments thinking about how he’d still lock her up and claim her if she were the one responsible for the fall of his family, until he learned the truth—so none of them are necessarily perfect. And obviously the prince is the ABSOLUTE WORST, but if you think about it, her charm ability has the way to unlock the true character of those she meets. How much restraint and respect are they willing to show in the face of their deepest darkest desires even when charmed by magic? I think that’s why none of us can put this story down, no matter how much angst it has haha.