Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 49

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The gates of the Northwatch Estate closed, leaving Amelia outside. Lily refused to comment on anything about the Warrens.

Seeing Frederick looking troubled, she asked, "Mr. Carter, what's the matter?"

Frederick handed the reins to the stableman and stretched his left leg, which had started to ache from all the riding.

"Lady Heather refused the gift our lady sent to the princess," he said quietly, not wanting others to overhear.

Lily was shocked. "Princess Leona and our lady's mother were sisters and very close. Why would she... I understand."

Even though the king had granted the title of Duke, Carissa's return to her family after the divorce, along with all the nasty rumors, had severed their kinship.

With Carissa's mother gone, her familial ties weakened,

In the eyes of the noble families, they believed Carissa was merely living under the protection of her father and brothers and had received special treatment from the king.

Consequently, no one respected her.

My lady shouldn't notice it when she goes there tonight to

should keep it from her. No need to upset her,

visit to Carissa, not wanting the Warrens' issues to affect her before

package, she saw various medicines, including a bottle of Snowdrop Pills, which were very valuable and excellent for treating heart

these cost? Did you pay him?"

He

hold onto these for

which contained some pastries and travel

snow. If you get caught in a

you," Carissa said

slightly. "Have

bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick, I'll be relying on

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worry about anything here. Just come

where Carissa was going, but he was deeply concerned,

reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what weapon did my

were swift and powerful, and they left an unforgettable impression. "When

its striking red ribbon. The silver spearhead and the red ropes tied at the