Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rafael knew that this was Jacob's greatest regret. The man had even vowed to himself that he wouldn't marry until he found his sister.

"Alright. I'll discuss this with Carissa," Rafael said. "But I can't guarantee that Kyle will agree. It sounds a little ridiculous."

Jacob remained calm. "I only ask that you ask Mr. Spencer about it. If it doesn't work out, I won't be disappointed."

"Okay." Rafael nodded, then discussed a few other matters with Jacob before heading back to his room.

Carissa had just returned from seeing Leona when Rafael informed her of Jacob's request.

"Jacob has a sister who went missing years ago? But if he sent Claire to contact Winona, why didn't he just write directly to Kyle?" she asked, surprised.

"Jacob draws the line quite well. Asking Claire to contact Winona is related to his job, while reaching out to Kyle is a personal matter. He still wants to have an intermediary help convey his words," Rafael replied. Carissa understood. "Alright. I'll write and ask, but I'm not sure if Kyle is at Meadow Ridge now. He's always off somewhere."

Rafael smiled. "He should be there now. Sage Everett has just returned after having been away for a while, so they're probably busy reorganizing things. I doubt anyone will be leaving Meadow Ridge for the next few months."

For some reason, the mention of her martial uncle always stirred a wave of anxiety within Carissa. Her respect for him had been etched into her bones.

"Luckily, I'm married and away from Meadow Ridge," she quipped, laughing lightly.

"And you married his only beloved apprentice, so you'll be treated especially well and forgiven more readily," Rafael said with a sense of pride, before leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead.

"Sage Everett is a little protective," Carissa said.

to wipe some ink smudges from his hands, but they wouldn't come off. He called for

It's not a little.

words, but then

true. When we went to save the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team members, Sage Everett told me not to offend you at all. If you went back to Meadow Ridge and complained to your guild members, he wouldn't be able

Who isn't afraid of Sage

including Adrian, was

a cornered beast will bite people, right? You're everyone's favorite. If you feel wronged and complain to them, they will rise up against my mentor if he protects me," Rafael replied, suddenly adopting

Ovel

your branch has plenty of people, while mine is just me. It's hard not

words. She stood on her tiptoes

Rafael felt a rush

this blockhead finally come to

then, a sudden hit against his forehead and a twinge of pain followed

This blockhead was still as dense

wife into his arms and sat down in a chair, wrapping his arms around her waist

closer, though

awkward being so

it was still daytime. "She's doing okay. Her complexion

keeps crying when she's sure no

carried the baby for so long, so losing him is surely heartbreaking. She