Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 82

Barret and Aurora stepped forward to greet Rafael.

"General Warren, reporting for duty!"

"General Yates, reporting for duty!"

Rafael looked up with a smile. "You've finally arrived."

"Heavy snow blocked the roads, which delayed our arrival. Please forgive us, Marshal," Barrett explained. "The weather is to blame, not you or General Yates, Rafael replied.

Glancing at Carissa, Rafael noticed she only looked up briefly and didn't come over to greet Barrett, so he suspected there was some issue between them.

Meanwhile, Timothy and Owen, veterans of the Duke of Northwatch's army, scrutinized Barrett. Seeing his handsome and manly demeanor, they were quite satisfied. After all, Melanie had personally chosen Barrett as her son-in-law. How could he be anything less than worthy?

Timothy stepped forward, patting Barrett on the shoulder with a hearty laugh. "General Warren, it's good to finally meet you! You're a lucky man to have married such a fine woman."

Owen also smiled and said, "Congratulations, General Warren. You and your wife have both achieved great things. You're sure to bring new glory to the Warren family."

and fierce. She puts us men to shame!" Timothy

all knew about his marriage to Aurora? These were Hector's former subordinates, yet

out of

sense of pride. It seemed their marriage

strong union. Carissa, with her traditional and reserved demeanor, could only bask in

I compare to the esteemed generals here? The triumph at Victory Pass was due to

words left

since she was credited for the major triumph at

of

to win.

primary credit came from negotiating the treaty. Yet, not long after the treaty was signed, the people of Westhaven appeared on the Southern

about Barrett's wife, Carissa. So, why was

reputation precedes you. You've contributed much to the triumph at Victory

but she maintained her humble demeanor

Barrett a friendly shove. "Why are you! just standing there? You see

injured?" Barrett exclaimed in