Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rafael continued to put food on her plate, but he avoided answering her question. Carissa suppressed her curiosity. After all, it wasn't a particularly important matter.

He smiled, and deflected by saying, "After Grand Princess Eleanor's birthday banquet today, I'm sure there will be many new topics among the noble families in the capital."

Carissa gave him a playful glare. "Yes, many noble ladies will have their hearts broken. When Lady Helen announced our engagement, many looked at me with disdain."

"There will be many who envy and resent me," Rafael said meaningfully.

At least Barrett would regret it. Even Salvador had been moved as well.

"Not really. Who would want a woman who has been divorced?" Carissa said.

Rafael tapped her forehead lightly with the end of his spoon. "You're about to become the Hell Monarch's princess consort. Are you still belittling yourself?"

"Such is the way of the world." She tapped him back playfully, then quickly moved away, smiling. "I'm not belittling myself. I know how outstanding I am."

Even if her happiness was partly a facade, her

in her eyes when she first arrived at

pain. He was forced to marry

If the woman knew she had missed out on such a fine

grown closer. It seemed that after their marriage, they would be able to respect each other as friends. The next day, officials

where they began the traditional courtship rituals, including the proposal, astrological signs inquiry, gift presentation, and setting

which greatly pleased Theodore. He felt

achievements, but she was also marrying into the royal family. This would surely make those who had looked down

was also invited. After consulting the almanac, he declared, "They're a match made in

Rafael decided to set the wedding

six months is already quite fast. The twenty-fourth of December is a good day. Although the preparation time is a bit rushed, it can be done if there

possible, but felt that the wedding should be conducted with proper ceremony. He asked Theodore and Carissa for their opinions, and once they agreed, the date was set for the twenty-fourth of

Ridge personally to ask for your master's consent.