Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Frederick wiped his eyes as he approached Carissa. "My lady, the bridal carriage will soon arrive. Please hurry and touch up your makeup." Now that her master and fellow guild members were here, Carissa felt a pang of reluctance as the time drew near for her to marry.

She hesitated, and asked, "Could we delay by two hours?"

"That's not possible, my lady. You must complete the ceremony within the allocated time."

Winona took her hand gently. "Come, let's get your makeup sorted out. It's a joyful day, so why are you crying and fussing? That's inappropriate. We've come to see you off, and we'll accompany you to Hell Monarch Estate. We have seats reserved there for the wedding banquet."

Carissa blinked, her eyes misty. "So, Prince Rafael knows all of you are coming?"

"He does, but he didn't know that you were unaware."

Well, if that was the case, Rafael hadn't withheld the information from her.

With her mood steadied, Carissa stood and bowed in thanks to the heads of the various guilds and their apprentices who had come to offer their blessings to her.

"There's no need for thanks. Hurry up and get ready." Adrian waved dismissively.

Why the need for such gratitude? This was just him calling in a favor.

her master was indeed

filled the air as someone hurriedly reported, "The prince's wedding

to such loud announcements, could hardly

pick up his bride? Why all the shouting? If he dares not

the gatekeeper fell silent and

now was that Barrett would personally escort her to Valor Estate, whereas Rafael was a prince

with his

divorce, Carissa

disguising her

the outside that Barrett had arrived to escort her. She gathered herself as her attendants placed the white bridal veil over her

their entourages and their own states of mind were

could only see the hem of her gown and the white satin shoes that peeked out as she moved. Her hand was held

them, the matchmaker spoke many blessings. Carissa couldn't see anyone, and could only vaguely sense that she had arrived at the estate's entrance. There was a sense of the pressure of a crowd at

to enter the carriage. Be good from now on," Adrian said softly as he approached her. It was a sentiment laden with a father figure's bittersweet

Be good.

long as Carissa behaved and didn't cause trouble, it would be less worrisome for him. He wouldn't have to keep

mischievous girl