Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 785

After leaving Willowbrook Estate, Carissa felt a weight ift from her chest.

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The concubines and daughters in Harmony Palace had become an unbearable mountain of guilt pressing down on her, Carissa knew all too well why those women had been imprisoned in Harmony Palace, and she knew their misery was Eleanor’s doing. Though Cnossa refused to take on any blame for her parents‘ actions, she couldn’t shake the deep sadness she felt.

Seeing those women, hollow–eyed and trembling at the slightest sound, had been heart–wrenching.

Meeting Chaya had been a small balm, a fleeting comfort like a colorful bubble glistening in the sun- beautiful yet fragile, and once popped, only the dark reality remained.

As the night wind whipped at the carriage curtains, Rafael wrapped an arm around Carissa. Neither spoke. Each was lost in thought, yet thinking about the same thing.

Eleanor’s recent actions had rattled Yuvan, making him recoll once more. Now, he would be thinking of

and the ways to get out of the capital. But he wouldn’t dare make a move just yet, not with Ruth still ill treason case unresolved.

in a state of restless fear. It might only last a year or so before he had to choose -to either give up his

but was too greedy, wanting both the throne and a clean reputation. Perhaps he never believed that the Southern Frontier could truly be reclaimed

unison, “For now, Yuvan

smile–being married had really brought them

still

His Majesty suspects everyone. But it’s clear that Yuvan is his main

family’s residence tomorrow, or will you just send Michael?” Rafael asked. “Since it’s the queen’s family and with the late king’s teacher involved, sending only Michael wouldn’t be

of Oakspire’s family, Rafael replied, “I’ll go with you tomorrow. It’s a rest day, so Lord Quinton should be home. I’ll speak to him personally. Lord Quinton usually takes his family out on his days off, so I’ll send someone ahead to notify

“Alright,” Carissa agreed readily.

barrage of unhappy expressions. Besides, with Kiera married to Logan, Carissa didn’t want to strain relations. If Rafael accompanied her, Malcolm would get the message loud and clear–he was meant to handle this personally. After all, this wasn’t a matter that should be exposed to the

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spread that Carissa had visited Oakspire Ente with the Capital Guard, the Quinton family. anticipated that they were likely next on the lint. By evening, someone from Hell Monarch Estate arrived

relayed this to Malcolm, he frowned. “They asked for me

sir, that’s what they specified,” the