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 family was tragically wiped out, and she has now made meritorious contributions to the country. Can you really bear to force 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

To imprison her for life

in my harem affairs just because you've earned some military merit." "I will interfere, and I will do so to the end!" Rafae houted back, his

declared, "I will issue the edict

I will stay in the palace. I won't leave. I'll beat up whoever dares

it myself! Dare you to hit

voice. "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 he tries to

is under my command. If I

know she doesn't want to

you know

were locked

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

end, Salvador relented. "Fine, go back to your residence. Your stench is making me sick. I promise to have the

If she's unwilling, I won't force her. But 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

were flushed, and the combined effects of anger and alcohol

do anything about it. He called for someone

Helen had planned to move to Rafael's residence after the birth of the princess, by which time Rafael's