Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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!"

two royal guards by his side, just

"Don't get too close."

complex glance at Alistair. He knew what the man was

to the Ministry of Justice," Barrett called out over Alistair's shoulder, his tone steady but firm. 'Don't make this harder than it needs to be.

nonsense! If they won't make things difficult for me, then why don't they just let me stay

"That's between us. Just

you to come here and arrest me yourself. Aren't you the

Barrett stayed still.

leaving only a

almost mournful as she said, 'Barrett, we fought together at Victory Pass. We risked our lives together. Do you remember what

His eyes

Tears shimmered in her eyes. "I'll go with them. I won't drag

the little bit of affection we once shared. Please, ask the king to let me die

tensed as he stood there, silent for a

nodded. "I promise

of Aurora's face, and she smiled sadly.

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. Now, as she was about to

or indifference, it would have been an insult to her memory-he would have