Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 897

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 in time to stop Barrett from

"Don't get too close."

a complex glance at Alistair. He knew what

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

they just let me stay at Valor Estate? Barrett, I'll ask you just

between us. Just cooperate with

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

Barrett stayed still.

slowly drained away, leaving only

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

caught at her words. His eyes narrowed, and he nodded instinctively. "I

go with them. I won't drag the Warren family down with me. I only

we once shared. Please, ask the king

as he stood there, silent for a long

nodded. "I promise

the disfigured side of Aurora's

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 be taken away, it was clear that her trial was little

it would have been an insult to her

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