I think that Briar’s a Royal because of the same reason why Maddie’s a Rebel. Maddie likes her destiny, but is a Rebel because she wants to side with the Rebels, believing that people should be able to choose their own destinies. Briar’s situation is somewhat the same. I think Briar isn’t really happy with her destiny, but is a Royal because she wants to side with the Royals, believing that people should follow their destines (which also explains why she wants to live her life to the fullest).
I completely agree !
In fact, it’s like Ashlynn Ella & Lizzie Hearts too :
♥ Briar is Royal, BUT sleep for 100 years knowing that her friends will die scares him.
♥ Ashlynn is Royal, BUT threatens to become Rebel if she can’t be with Hunter.
♥ And Lizzie is a Royal, BUT doesn’t want to be as tyrannical as her mother again later.