Invisible Cages

Alistair lowered his gaze to his fingers, his mood turning somber. "Some people look free on the outside, but they've already drawn invisible cages around themselves. No matter what, they can't step out of that circle."

"If you want the crown, you have to carry its weight. That's just how it goes," I said, knowing exactly what he meant. He was born into privilege, but that means living by the fami