When he thought about it he wasn't at a disadvantage, but there were always a few moments of unwillingness in his heart.

It was true that he was passionate about power, but when everything was in his hands, his heart was still empty.

There was a black hole in his heart that no amount of power could fill.

He looked over at Serena and realized that she was leaning against Matthew, her eyes so determined and dependent.

He'd never experienced feelings like that before, maybe once when he was very young.

But then he'd strangled it himself, telling himself over and over that he had no regrets.

Yet countless nights...