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!"

arrived with two royal guards by his side, just in time to stop Barrett

"Don't get too close."

at Alistair. He knew what the

shoulder, his tone steady but firm. 'Don't make this harder than it needs to be. Cooperate with the investigation. The

eyes flashed with rage, sneering bitterly. "Don't talk nonsense! If they won't make things difficult for me, then why don't they just let

between us. Just cooperate with the Ministry of

I want you to come here and arrest me yourself. Aren't you the commander of the Crown

Barrett stayed still.

slowly drained away, leaving only

'Barrett, we fought together at Victory Pass. We risked our lives together. Do

words. His eyes narrowed, and he nodded

with them. I won't drag the Warren family

little bit of affection we once shared.

as he stood there, silent for a

he nodded. "I promise you I'll do

down the disfigured side of Aurora's

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. Now, as

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