Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

As Rafael packed the gifts, his mind wandered to the matters concerning the Pathfinders Guild.

He was naturally pleased that so many people were looking out for Carissa. Still, he also wanted Adrian and the others to know that he would protect Carissa from now on, and they no longer needed to worry. Most importantly, he had to tell Adrian one crucial thing today-from now on, he would ensure that Carissa sent at least two letters back to the guild each month. No matter what happened, whether it was something good or bad, the guild members would be informed, so they wouldn't have to trouble themselves by sending people down to investigate.

After filling three carts to the brim with gifts, he saw Carissa leading Ryan and Lulu out.

Carissa's face was serene and composed, her calm demeanor only enhancing her beauty. She was dressed in a deep purple dress that accentuated her fair, translucent skin. Two peonies were pinned in her hair, but even the flowers seemed less radiant than she was.

As Rafael recalled the previous night's events, he felt his blood rush uncontrollably to one place, his deep gaze filled with a turbulent, unreadable emotion.

When Carissa looked up and saw that expression in his eyes, she immediately recognized it.

It had been the same for the past two nights.

These past two nights, he seemed to have entered a state of insatiable desire, like someone discovering

a new passion for the first time, constantly craving more and more without end.

Carissa's cheeks flushed as she avoided his gaze. That look always made her heart race.

Rafael approached her, and took her hand. "The gifts for the visit are all prepared. Shall we go?"

Carissa lowered her gaze, her earlier composure instantly

moments, the way he interlaced his fingers with hers still brought an inexplicable

asked Lulu, "Lulu, why does Aunt Carissa blush whenever Uncle Rafael holds

this, Lulu couldn't help but glance at her young mistress,

because when a man holds

then asked, "But I'm holding your hand, so why aren't

if I blush, you wouldn't be able to see

see," Ryan said, his eyes suddenly gleaming with wisdom beyond

of gifts trailing behind them, returning to Northwatch Estate with

it, they happened to run into Barrett

when Rafael lifted the carriage curtain, just in time to see him. Barrett's face was so swollen and bruised that he was almost unrecognizable. Rafael instantly

was what he deserved for his loose

his eyes in anger when he

curtain fall, a faint smile curling his

better if Barrett held a grudge-served

Rafael's gaze, caught sight of

get beaten up by his

After all, those two women aren't exactly pushovers." Aurora was still Barrett's rightful wife, and naturally held the title of madam as well. However, she

did a number on him. His face is so