
Whoever linked the novel I just want to say thank you because the upcoming chapters are gonna be such fucking peak oh my GOD

The chapter to start reading at is like chapter 75? I believe it picks up after the last chapter of the comic here yall go !!
https://tangerinearchive.com/series/in-the-doghouse/

Something about Richards father wanting to give up the throne immediately to tend to his wifes grave is very sweet, like he was such a wife guy and now so is richard, despite his sexual desires. There’s clear love for courtney and it’ll just grow and he’s already dedicated, I love seeing media portraying loving doting husbands <3

They honestly portrayed someone who’s aromantic in a wonderful way I won’t lie. I pity him deeply because while he cannot love her the way thats viewed or preconceived as “normal” he still loved her, HOWEVER, none of this excuses at ALL communicating with your partner, If he cared about her as much as he claims, he would have told her that’s how he feels, that romantic feelings are hard for him and things would be different. She could have worked with him and understood!! He’ll never know and he’ll always regret not communicating as he should. Communication is so fucking important man, he really needed to express things to her because now that’ll leave an insanely deep scar.

I hope… they actually fall in love as a couple and it’s not just a sexual relationship because I’m sure Courtney would love to feel properly loved because of her shitty family… I also think if Richard was truly in love with her and not obsessed it’d do WONDERS for him… bro would be ALL OVER his wife more than he is already
I really REALLY dislike that he slapped his wife, like even following up with the statement of “I didn’t expect a physical slap to get rid of the spirit” felt so demoralizing. I know I might seem insane but man this story is so complex and I feel so conflicted but I can 100% confirm I just don’t really like the husband, even after trying to understand him.