Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 884

The announcement would be made after the New Year festivities, which meant that either a new leader for the Crown Guard would be appointed or Barrett would not be allowed to observe mourning for his mom.

After Carissa left, Salvador examined Barrett's mourning application once more before tossing it back onto the desk.

He turned to Derek and asked, "What do you think? Should Barrett be allowed to observe mourning?"

Derek bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, this is a matter of selecting officials. I dare not offer my opinion."

"Although it's a matter of appointing officials, this is about someone serving directly under me in the Crown Guard. Speak freely."

Derek thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't know, Your Majesty."

Salvador's eyes sharpened, his gaze growing cold. "Is it that you don't know, or that you don't dare say?'

Derek had served Salvador for many years and understood his temperament well. If it were any other official, one whose position could be easily filled or replaced, the mourning application would have been settled long ago, without requiring further discussion with Carissa.

was clearly looking for someone

couldn't bring himself to recommend Barrett. But even though his opinion had little weight and couldn't change the king's

the Sinclair family," Salvador said, his voice calm

filled with urgency. "I have been loyal

eyes narrowed, cold and sharp. "Melanie Sullivan saved your life, so you owe her a debt of gratitude that you should never

was in

old matter? Had he sent

his tone still chillingly indifferent. "I know

to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give any rash advice-I feared my personal bias would influence

"You still can't influence my

of course. It was my mistake to overestimate myself," Derek said, lowering his

cup of hot coffee. This one has cooled," Salvador instructed,

room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup of coffee. He placed it on the desk before stepping

word, but do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the right? *Salvador said, his

and allowed her to divorce, not just for her dad and brothers' sake, but also out of

not daring to refute Salvador's words. With the king's suspicions now turned on him, further arguments would