Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 121

Barrett's face turned red with frustration. He grabbed Carissa's hand, and pulled her to one side.

"Carissa! You know she's been captured, and you won't rescue her? What do you mean by that? Do you know where she is?" he yelled.

Violet snapped a whip in their direction, forcing him to release Carissa's hand and take a step back.

"If you have something to say, keep your distance. Don't get too close to Carl," spat Violet coldly.

Barrett's anger towards Violet was obvious, but he grudgingly restrained himself. She was too skilled and not under his command, making her difficult to manage.

He turned back to Carissa, his voice still sharp. "You know where she is, don't you?"

Carissa shook her head. "I don't know. She could be in the desert, on the plains, or hiding in the mountains. But no matter where she is, we can't send the entire Mystic Army to find her. It's too risky."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Barrett demanded, pacing with frustration. "Are we just waiting for them to bring her back?"

Carissa's gaze remained calm and steady. "Exactly. We're waiting for them to bring her back."

her in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind? If they've captured Aurora, why would they ever let her

impassive. "They wouldn't release her easily. Nothing is ever that simple-just like

was stunned. "What do

steady gaze. "You don't really believe that Liam withdrew his army from Victory Pass to Fawnrun just because Aurora spread the news about the marshal heading to the Southern Frontier as reinforcements, do you? If you believe that, you're unfit

had indeed

the last moment, he questioned Aurora. Ultimately, he chose not to pursue it further, as the treaty was signed and the

"So, why did Liam do this? Please, tell

to tell you. Just

Violet's hand and walked away, leaving everyone else to continue tending

were stacked outside the city and to be fetched

prepared for

they couldn't return to the city. They had no

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hiding-whether in

question Carissa, but noticed she was surrounded by four formidable figures-two men and two women. Even Michael stood watch nearby. So, Barrett reluctantly returned to his

to wait idly, he ordered his troops to take torches and follow him

estimated that the Westhaven forces wouldn't venture into the plains. Having traveled such a long distance, they wouldn't dare to risk conflict with the