Chapter 30 August’s pov Becoming King was easier than I had ever thought it would be. I felt a bit silly for avoiding it for so long. I am still somewhat glad I did, though, as if I had taken over earlier. I know I would have been a terrible king. The endless love and support of my family and friends, stopping me from drowning completely, and Rebecca coming along and healing what I didn’t even know was broken. Talking, which is one of my least favourite things, has also helped much more than I thought it would. We had fallen into a good routine over the last few weeks, we made sure to have plenty of time together, and that I was up to date enough that I could be with and help Rebecca as much as she needed me. It was made simpler by moving to dads office, which he had shared with mum,