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.

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

harem isn't lacking in beauties or those you admire. To imprison her for life just because

"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 interfere, and I will do so to the end!" Rafae houted back,

declared, "I will issue

I will stay in the palace. I

write it myself! Dare

staying here for the next few days.

my command. If I

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

how do you know she

brothers were locked in a

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

Your stench is making me sick. I promise to have the queen

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

combined effects of anger and alcohol

He called for someone to take

after the birth of