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."

silver coins meant he would surely

and said, "Let's do it for fun. Don't bet so much-let's make

away the banknotes. Money shouldn't be flaunted. She saw the way Travis looked at the notes, as if he wanted to steal

moment. "I think he'll probably go 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,

there's no way to verify your option. The Capital Guard is keeping a close eye on Valor Estate. We can't sneak in

can only choose that

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

make me lose

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 mountains, Everett had bought enough dried food and water before setting

needed to increase their speed. Otherwise, if Victor discovered they had been at the

insects, rodents, and even wild animals. Dense vines and weeds obstructed their

the mountain,

branches and brush on

and forth several times to make

had been

of the path, they set up some rudimentary traps. With Sunstrike

his troops stormed into the cemetery two hours after Rafael and

that Rafael and the others had been there, and discovered several guards who had been tied up. When questioned,