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26. I’m thinking of changing my name. King Ezra sounds weird.
27. Our kiss...can we just talk for a minute about how mind-blowing it was? My heart still races when I think about it.
28. Are you somewhere missing me too?
29. Do you think I would have beat Joniss in the election? I’ll never know, and that bugs me.
30. I was sworn in as king today. Crosby’s kind of a big deal now. I’ll try not to let it go to his head.
31. It’s weird. I always pictured myself getting sworn in with Seran by my side. She was a faceless person when I thought about it before I knew her. I felt sad today when I stood there all alone. She should have been by my side.
32. Tybolt is growing his beard back out again. Probably a good choice.
33. You don’t know this, but I chose you. I was going to leave this all behind for you. The words were about to roll off my tongue when everything...
34. Joniss and his father were executed today. I thought I would be happy, thought I wanted justice, but instead, I feel empty.
35. I just ate ten chocolates. I feel sick. I must be depressed.
36. New Year’s Eve...the loneliest night of the year.
37. I cried the other night. Did you know I cry sometimes? Only manly tears, of course.
38. I made my father move out to the Trevenna lodge in the mountains. It was a huge fight, and I can’t believe he actually left. I guess I really am in charge now. It’s kind of great to have him gone.
39. No one ever thinks about the meetings. Being king means going to a lot of meetings.
40. Will it ever be warm again? I’m starting to doubt it.
41. I think you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Do you think I’m good looking?
42. Drake wants to come to New Hope with me for the Council of Essentials. He says it’s not to see Lizanne. Sounds suspicious.
43. I’ve been growing my hair out. I think you’d like it. Who doesn’t like more curls?
44. Packing for the Council of Essentials. Should I go with the red or yellow tie?
45. I ate a cinnamon roll today and thought of you. The roll was delicious in case you were wondering.
46. I can’t sleep. We drove past Wellenbreck Farm, and I didn’t stop. I told them not to stop. I hate myself.
47. It’s getting warmer the closer we get to the New Hope Government Center. Why do I live in the mountains?
48. I just saw a cactus. I’ve never seen one before. I made them stop the transporter so I could get out and see it.
49. The Government Center is plainer than I expected. It just shows how vain and non-essential Albion has become. It’s not fair. I have to fix this somehow.
50. Cypress. How have we not talked about her yet? She terrifies me.
51. I had a servant take me on a little tour. We just happened to pass by your room. I can picture you there. I might’ve taken a bottle of your perfume.
52. How does King Bryant not hate me? I hate me after everything with Seran, but he still wants to be aligned with Albion, with me. I’m not sure I deserve his friendship.
53. This place seems absent without Seran. Without you.
54. I wish you were here.
55. My first Council of Essentials meeting was today. Ahhh, there is so much I want to tell you with this one. I wore the red tie in case you were wondering.
