Honestly I want him to be the emperor and not the alpha. I know the obvious story is the alpha saving him and then becoming the emperor and marrying him, but I think it would be more interesting if the omega starts working towards becoming the emperor and punish both the parents and serve as a benevolent king. I want the omega to rise and prove everyone wrong.
I honestly think that’s where this story is heading because Rishar obviously does not want the throne no he wants his love, etienne, to be the next ruler. I think rishar will become the force to help etienne make up his mind. He will be his pillar and his strongest knight. His refuge, his lover. And together with him etienne will rule over the kingdom as the rightful successor
I don't feel any chemistry or love between the couple. I mean typically in such stories the redemption arc should make u feel good but even that feels like gaslighting and manipulation. I don't feel the hurt, anger or sadness of uke nor do I feel the genuine regret from the seme. I love cliche stories like this but this ain't the one

		





Are side stories supposed to be this long?