The prince's mind was a roller coaster of emotions from the moment he stepped back on the capital. When he heard the news that Emmelyn died after giving birth, he thought his world collapsed.
Truly, without Harlow, he wouldn't want to continue living.
What was the point? His beloved mother was gone, and so was the only woman he loved. He was not really interested in becoming the king. He only took up the role to be the future king out of his devotion to his parents.
But now that his mother had passed away, he was not too eager to keep the title. For all he cared, Athos could take the throne in his place.
His cousin would make a good king. He was already experienced ruling Southberry and he did his job well. He was also part of the original Strongmoor family. His mother was King Jared's older sister.
Mars would have supported Athos to become king if he couldn't free himself from the curse when he took the throne anyway.
