Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 896

The Deputy Minister of Justice, Cyrus Zellner, personally led a team to Valor Estate. To prevent Aurora from escaping, they first surrounded the estate.

Viola was terrified when she heard the news. She hid in Grace Mansion, too afraid to step outside. It wasn't until she learned they were there to capture Aurora that she finally dared to leave her hiding place.

As soon as the commotion started, Aurora had an inkling of what was happening.

Standing at the entrance of Blessed Haven, she gripped her sword. As the chill wind cut across her already scarred face, an eerie, deathly stillness surrounded her.

She watched the officers from the Ministry of Justice storm into Blessed Haven, then twirled her sword in a swift flourish, aiming it directly at the leading officer.

"Aurora Yates, surrender yourself at once!" Cyrus shouted from outside the gates of Blessed Haven.

"Where's Barrett?" she asked coldly.

She knew about Barrett's reinstatement. Now that he was serving at the king's side, he must know everything. Yet, he had never come back to tell her.

as he

her neck, her face twisted

into further trouble, Viola quickly shouted, "Aurora,

repeated, "Bring Barrett to me. I have questions for him. If I'm going to die, I'd rather

couldn't die yet. She had to endure the wrath of the Westhaven envoy. Even if she died, she had to die in front of

of your family. Don't act recklessly. Your death

about me. The moment someone spoke ill of me, they packed up and left the capital. If they don't even see me as

anger flared. "But you can't drag the Warren family

pile of filth. "It would

so vicious?" Aurora pressed the sword's edge against her neck harder, the skin breaking and blood beginning to seep out. She raised her

as he gestured sharply. "Go summon

off, Cyrus paused, feeling that something wasn't quite right. What was the point of calling Barrett now? If there was something for him and his wife to discuss,

"Find Commander Prince. Tell

great lengths for Aurora, even using his military achievements to secure her hand in marriage, forcing his first wife into a divorce. It was clear they had deep feelings for each other. If Barrett didn't want her to be captured and tried, he could very well stage a hostage situation. That wouldn't end

hostage situation, it would be tricky. Barrett was the commander of the Crown Guard and served the king directly.