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.

her into the harem just because of some ridiculous concerns?" Salvador 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.

isn't lacking in beauties or those you admire. To imprison her for life just because of your affection is unfair

"Rafael, whom I choose as my 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 issue

the palace. I won't leave. I'll beat up whoever dares to write that

it myself! Dare you to

"Derek! Send someone to my residence and tell Andy to pack some clothes. I'll be staying here for the next few days. I'll break Salvador's pen if

command. If I don't protect

you know she doesn't want to enter the palace?"

do you know she

locked in

disputes. He merely smiled and gestured for others

back to your residence. Your stench is making me

interfere, I'll have you sent to guard the Southern Frontier." Rafael finally sank into

were flushed, and the combined effects of

was exasperated, but he couldn't do anything about it. He

planned to move to Rafael's residence after