Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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.

this. It might be part of some scheme. I

him in disbelief. "Are you crazy? If you go to the king while he's in a bad mood, he'll strip you of your position. You won't have any chance

He shared

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

her, "That doesn't make sense. If Lady Heather feels guilty, it's for Carissa. Why

and isn't plotting a rebellion. He's helping you get reinstated because he needs something from you.

"If he's capable of securing my position, then

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

simple. You' Barrett started to say, but seeing her growing impatience, he stopped. "Never mind.

worrying about whether our family can survive. If you lose

words hit Barrett like a slap. He stormed off,

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 to speak directly with Salvador. He wanted the position of the Crown Guard's commander, but feared the consequences of being dragged into the rebellion

royal study, Salvador observed Barrett as he knelt on one leg and recounted the conversation from the coffeehouse word

Barrett had to stand alone, with no one behind him. He had to be a loyal servant-he was the most useful that way. Other noble heirs might be talented, but