Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 244

Once the boy had fallen into a deep sleep, Carissa went to find Rafael and showed him the note Ryan had written.

The prince's expression was complex as he read the note. Did he resemble those thugs who had beaten Ryan? Perhaps so. After years on the battlefield, he had developed a certain harshness.

Rafael sighed deeply. "We'll take it slow. I'll try to be more gentle.and smile at him. more often."

Ryan needed healing, both physically and emotionally.

"You've worked hard throughout this journey," Carissa said.

Her gratitude towards Rafael was beyond mere words. However, there was something she needed to clarify.

of a lantern. The small flame flickered, casting a

me for at least two or three more years. If our marriage is to proceed, I'll need to bring him to your estate with me. I can't leave him alone

his dark

with a reassuring gleam.

as planned. I agree that Ryan shouldn't be left alone at Northwatch Estate. He'll need to be with us, to be cared for, detoxified of the drug, and have his leg treated. Once he's better, he can continue his studies or go for martial arts training. Or if he doesn't want to do either, that's also fine. We can still take care of him. Regardless of what

a way for Ryan to lower his defenses and accept Rafael. Otherwise, how would they coexist under the same roof in the future?

Rafael might tolerate Ryan's initial hostility once, twice, or even three times.

Helen also residing in the estate with

enter the palace as the king's concubine-not only

deep in thought, Rafael said, "For now, you don't need to worry about anything else. Just focus on Ryan. Don't worry about how the people in my estate will treat him. As long as I'm here,

Your Highness,"

the time? I know I am. Just get some rest. We'll need to set out early tomorrow." "Alright, I'll head back now. I wouldn't want Ryan to wake up in the middle of the night and be anxious if he doesn't see me." Carissa