Chapter 897

Barrett rushed back to Valor Estate in a panic. The moment he heard that Cyrus' men had come with news, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew Aurora too well-her personality was a mess of contradictions. She was proud and stubborn, but also afraid of dying. Even when pushed to the edge, she would always struggle one more time.

He wasn't so sure she would surrender without a fight this time.

With the way things had ended between them, he couldn't predict what Aurora might do to survive. For all he knew, she might go to extreme lengths.

Lately, Aurora had been talking about leaving the capital, but she was terrified of being ambushed outside Blessed Haven. The assassination attempt on her had shaken her deeply. She likely thought through the possibilities repeatedly and decided how to handle things in case of trouble.

Hence, Barrett hadn't told her about the Westhaven envoy. He didn't want her preparing ahead of time.

When he arrived at Blessed Haven and saw Aurora standing with her sword pressed against her neck, his chest tightened.

"Put the sword down, Aurora!"

Her eyes were ice-cold, her gaze slicing through him like a blade.

She practically hissed his name, 'Barrett Warren!"

royal guards by his side, just

"Don't get too close."

He

of Justice," Barrett called out over Alistair's shoulder, his tone steady but firm. 'Don't make this

things difficult for me, then why don't they just let me stay at Valor Estate? Barrett, I'll ask you just one thing-you have no feelings left for me,

of discomfort. "That's between us.

coldly. "Cooperate? Fine! I want you to come here and arrest me yourself.

Barrett stayed still.

leaving

risked

His eyes narrowed, and he

in her eyes. "I'll go with them. I

past, remember the little bit of affection we once shared. Please,

entire body tensed as he stood there, silent for

promise

Aurora's face, and she smiled sadly.

that she was willing to go with the Ministry of Justice, everyone let out a collective breath of relief. Cyrus and Alistair noticed the solemn expression on Barrett's face, which they found only natural. After all, Aurora was his wife, and the king granted them marriage due to their military merit. She mentioned the dangerous times they endured together during the war, times that no one else could truly understand.

shown any sign of ease or indifference, it would have been an insult

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