Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 152

As Carissa left Evergreen Palace, she bumped into Rafael.

He looked as though he was still suffering from a hangover, his complexion pale and unwell. He was still dressed in the battle-worn uniform he had worn upon returning to the capital the previous day, stained with blood and dirt.

The familiar scent of sweat from him lingered in the air as he leaned. against the red palace gate. His messy hair had been straightened out, and he now wore a gold crown. It seemed out of place with the battered uniform, making his appearance quite peculiar.

He cast a lazy glance her way, and the sunlight shone on his dark eyes, which did little to liven his demeanor.

Carissa stepped forward, and greeted him respectfully. "Your Highness, did you stay overnight in the palace?"

"Yes, I did." Rafael nodded, giving her a cursory look. "You look quite elegant. You resemble a noble lady from the capital."

Carissa smiled. "I am a noble lady from the capital.”

He looked taken aback for a moment, then nodded absently. "Why did the queen summon you to the palace?"

Carissa raised an eyebrow. "How did you know it was the queen. who summoned me?"

How did Rafael know?

his temples, appearing somewhat distracted. “Oh, just a wild guess. You met the empress dowager last night. I figured you were summoned to pay your respects to the queen." "You guessed correctly. It seems you know some of the inside. details." Carissa pondered briefly

you that he wishes to take

straightforward to ask Rafael directly than to

and he met her

.15 Borus

"How could I agree? I have always regarded the king

my home to see my brothers. Naturally, I viewed

looked momentarily stunned.

to the king, Carissa nodded. "Yes, I've always regarded both the

the king your brother, or do you

of you, of

she had made her feelings clear to both Kylie and Rafael, so surely

trouble you any further. I shall

watched her depart with a

An older brother?

would want to be her

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