Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 148

Amidst the myriad of thoughts swirling in Rafael's mind, one thing stood out under no circumstances could he allow Salvador to take

Carissa into the harem as a concubine.

Even if she wasn't riding on the battlefield, a woman like Carissa shouldn't be confined within the deep palace walls.

"Salvador, she can't enter the palace. I won't all it! She is under my command; you cannot just take her away without even asking her opinion," Rafael argued.

"That's not a valid reason," Salvador countered.

"She has just come out of such a miserable marriage. At the very least, give her time to recover and rebuild her confidence in men. We should care for her feelings, not forcibly take her..."

Salvador looked at Rafael, his gaze hardening. "Do you fight wars like this? Letting the enemy recover? Caring for the enemy's feelings?"

Rafael didn't back down. "She's not the enemy."

His battlefield ferocity seemed to have returned as he stood before Salvador. He made no secret of his desire to protect Carissa.

stared back. After a long silence, he sighed. "To be honest. with you, it's not really about fearing her amassing power. That's just an excuse. I genuinely like her and admire her.

imprison her for life just because of your

concubine is none of your business! Don't think you can interfere in my harem affairs just because you've earned some military merit." "I will interfere, and I will do so to the end!"

declared, "I will issue

returned his glare. "Then I will stay in the palace. I won't leave. I'll beat up whoever dares to write

write it myself! Dare you to hit even

Andy to pack some clothes. I'll be staying here for the next few days. I'll break Salvador's

command. If I don't protect

know she doesn't want to enter

how do you

two brothers were locked in a fierce

Derek seemed accustomed to these disputes. He merely smiled and gestured for

residence. Your stench is making

if she agrees and you try to interfere, I'll have you sent to guard the Southern Frontier." Rafael finally sank into a chair, and stretched out his legs. "I'm not going back tonight. I'll stay here and drink myself

were flushed, and the combined effects of anger and alcohol made

He called for someone to take Rafael to

had planned to move to Rafael's residence after the birth