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."

fine, but losing a thousand silver coins meant he would surely be punished by his

it for fun.

choose?" Violet put away the banknotes. Money shouldn't be flaunted. She saw the way Travis looked at

he'll probably go through the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he won't be

verify your option. The Capital Guard is keeping

shrugged. "So, I can only choose that he won't

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

hope Barrett doesn't make me lose money. Man, just

cemetery. So, despite Lawrence's severe injuries, they had no choice but to carry him and

mountain paths treacherous, but for soldiers, it was manageable. They needed to increase their speed. Otherwise, if Victor discovered they had been at the

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

the mountain,

branches and brush on

side and ran back and forth several

had been there.

paces from the end of the path, they set up some rudimentary traps. With Sunstrike in

the cemetery two hours after Rafael

guards who had been tied up. When questioned, the guards revealed that Rafael