Empire of Lust
"I have to tell you the truth Alex, I am here to support you, not push you to run away from who you are. For as long as you remain the crowned prince, you have to shoulder these expectations. It's molding you to be the perfect king."
"What if I don't want to be perfect?" I asked honestly.
"Then be yourself, but in a way you feel is most perfect," she said softly.
I ran a hand through my hair, glancing up at the trees. "I still want my normal life back."
"You have to learn to find a balance, Alex," she said. "Between who you were and who you have to be. I won't lie to you Alex, but you have to be the best version of yourself you can be, if you ever choose not to be king, I'll always be by you