Responses
The dude is lowkey a r*pist
Even though he’s a bit forceful, I personally didn't get the impression that the sex wasn't consensual (also I think her pheromones are what is making him thirst for her so much). But maybe I'm just warped after reading so many stories involving alphas and omegas.
I prefer the MC’s relationship with Blake. I think Blake is a sweetheart who truly loves the MC, but his insecurities are corrupting him, most likely because he saw or received a report about the MC and Carl getting intimate, (they didn't hide it well). The MC was obviously falling for Blake for 90% of the storyline. She explicitly states this several times and even tried to barter with the demon for Blake so that they could be together after the story ends. Plus, this man is on the cover. Yes, there is the issue of Blake possibly being Cain, and the MC distancing herself from the relationship due to the anxiety of it all. But Blake's identity has yet to be settled. In fact, I think it's likely that he's not Cain at all. (1) It would be too easy; (2) I think the MC and Blake are endgame, and the author wouldn't make Cain endgame; (3) Blake didn't say he would kill himself; he said his heart would stop if the MC died, which is more metaphorical than literal (and very on brand for Blake, as he often has cheesy romantic things to say to the MC); (4) Cain wasn't an emotional person whereas Blake may be overly emotional; (5) Blake is partially obsessed with the MC because she emanates pheromones, and he's been taking them to the dome every day since chapter one. I also think that Carl falling in love with the MC, and the MC having relations with him, is just the authors way of showing how the world will maintain the original storyline, even if it doesn't look the same. But nothing is set in stone. I could be wrong. But lets not jump to conclusions. I put my faith in the cover (Thanks for making it this far lol)