Chapter 894

Two days later, Kyle arrived with a carrier pigeon from Winona. His face was serious.

"The king of Westhaven plans to send envoys to Starhaven. An official correspondence will arrive in the next few days."

Rafael's expression darkened.

It had been inevitable. Sooner or later, this day would come.

Before the New Year celebrations had even ended, Salvador announced that the Crown Guard would be separated from the Mystic Army and would no longer be answerable to Carissa. Also, Barrett would remain in charge of the Crown Guard.

Barrett could hardly believe it. He recalled his meeting with the man the other day and privately wondered if it was really Harvey helping him. But if it was the prince, then Barrett's reinstatement came with considerable risk.

He had no one to consult, so he went home and told Viola.

"Who cares what he wants to do? Just get reinstated as an official and be done with it. Besides, the Crown Guard isn't even under Carissa's control anymore. How is that not a good thing?" she responded.

furrowed his brow. "No, I think there's something behind this. It might be

mood, he'll strip you of your position. You won't have any chance at a career after that. Forget about being commander of the Crown Guard-you won't even make

silent. He shared her

continued, "You can't say anything. Listen to me. Prince Harvey is helping you because of what happened with Carissa. He and

sense. If Lady Heather feels guilty, it's for Carissa. Why would she feel guilty toward me? I'm the one

isn't plotting a rebellion.

capable of securing my position, then that means his previous 'low profile' and 'timidity' were

about all of that? Just think about yourself. Do you want the position of the Crown Guard's commander or

say, but seeing her growing impatience, he stopped. "Never

worrying about whether our family can survive. If you lose your position, the whole family will

hit Barrett like a slap. He stormed off, not bothering

fit of rage, Viola hurled a cup across the room. No matter what they said, they always parted on bad terms. Barrett spent the next two days back on duty, but his mind was elsewhere. After much thought, he made up his mind

Salvador observed Barrett as he knelt on one leg and

no one behind him. He had to be a loyal servant-he was the most useful that way. Other noble heirs might be

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