Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Violet and Travis both understood the implication of Carissa's words.

The situation in Westhaven was bound to change drastically. Once the current crown prince, Edmund, ascends the throne, the first order of business would be a thorough investigation of Fawnrun City. There were three reasons for that-revenge, consolidating his own

political power, and redrawing the borderlines.

If Barrett still had any sympathy for Viola, he should let her return to her family.

But if he kept Viola with him to force Oliver to stand up for the Warrens, then he and Aurora were essentially the same utterly selfish.

Feeling playful, Violet said, "Let's make a bet. Will Barrett give Viola a divorce letter? I think he won't."

Though he held Barrett in low regard, Travis still remembered the man's bravery on the battlefield and was willing to give him a small measure of support. "He might. At least he showed responsibility on the battlefield."

The two looked at Carissa. "What will you bet on?"

Carissa tilted her head. "Actually, I don't know Barrett very well."

Violet pulled out a banknote worth a thousand silver coins. "You still have to choose. Let's bet a thousand silver coins."

Seeing the large sum, Travis immediately shook his head. "No way. I'm not betting on that."

coins meant he

it for fun. Don't bet so

flaunted. She saw the way Travis looked at

through the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he won't be completely honest with her. If Viola chooses not to divorce, he'll

to verify your option. The Capital

"So, I can only choose that he

and I are betting against Travis. If Travis loses to us, it'll be twenty silver

Barrett doesn't make me lose

team departed from the cemetery. Over the course of three days, Victor had thoroughly searched the entire city and would soon think of the cemetery. So, despite Lawrence's severe injuries, they had no choice but to carry him and leave. As they had to traverse two large

to increase their speed. Otherwise, if Victor discovered they

and everyone else carried provisions and water. Once they entered the mountains, they encountered many snakes, insects, rodents, and even wild animals. Dense vines and weeds obstructed their path, so Everett and Rafael

up the

branches and

side and ran back and forth several times

had been

traps. With Sunstrike in hand and the thick vines around

his troops stormed into the cemetery

several guards who had been tied up. When questioned,