The Favorite's Game
I blurted, unable to understand his logic.
Charles smiled and elaborated, "I want to know what it feels like to be cherished by someone unconditionally and without reserve. I want to know whether I can be as lucky as he was to be loved by you and spoiled silly."
Charles proceeded to tell me that back when he was 18, he had the world at his feet. It had seemed as if everyone adored him, but in truth, everyone wanted something from him.
Even Jenna, who claimed to love him, raised him to play the role of the perfect heir. He wasn't allowed to falter or have any desires of his own. His only acts of rebellion were marrying Whitney and joining the military.