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.

hairpin from her hair and used it to adjust the wick of a lantern. The small flame flickered, casting a warm light over

years. If our marriage is to proceed, I'll need to bring him to your estate with

calm, his dark eyes

with a reassuring gleam.

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

to lower his defenses and accept Rafael. Otherwise, how would they

of royal blood, Rafael might tolerate Ryan's initial hostility once, twice, or even three

also residing in

Carissa wouldn't marry at this time, but the king's edict was unavoidable. Now more than ever, she refused to enter the palace as the king's concubine-not only would she be unable to care for Ryan, but even seeing him

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.

you, Your Highness," replied Carissa,

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 stood, gave a slight bow, then left. Rafael didn't sleep. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he pondered how to dispel Ryan's