Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 898

Aurora was roughly dragged to her feet, her hands shackled behind her back. When she was slammed to the ground, her face scraped against the sharp stones, drawing a few thin lines of blood.

She first shot a look at Barrett, her eyes filled with nothing but disappointment. Then, her gaze turned to Carissa, sharp and unrelenting. Carissa's official uniform was everything she had ever dreamed of, yet here she was, never even having the chance to touch them, let alone wear them.

Carissa pulled the whip back and stood directly in front of Aurora. The two locked eyes-one pair filled with resentment, the other brimming with unabashed hatred.

For the first time, Carissa's hatred for Aurora was unmasked. Even in front of her parents' memory plaques, Carissa had tempered her feelings, unwilling to let the spirits of her family see her consumed by such hatred.

But now, with everything coming to a head, there was no holding back. The resentment that had festered in Carissa's heart boiled over. Aurora had destroyed her family and dragged her grandfather down with her-this grudge was something she could never forgive.

In the face of such hate, Aurora's jealousy and unwillingness to accept her fate seemed like nothing more than a pale shadow. After just a moment of meeting Carissa's gaze, the weight of the anger was enough to crush her.

She turned her eyes away and glanced at Barrett, this time genuinely seeking help, her expression pleading for mercy.

had purposely let Alistair stop him when in truth, it was him

knew it. However, holding the Ministry of Justice's deputy minister hostage would make the entire ministry's forces step back. He understood Aurora's intentions. They had always had an unspoken understanding

their time at Victory Pass, it wasn't just about Fawnrun City. Before that, they had fought side by side, killing enemies together. Their bond was forged in that shared danger, and it had led to moments

would do if she found herself in mortal danger. He had answered, without hesitation, that he

him earlier, he had felt that same struggle, but his promise still held. No matter the cost,

in the face. While he had kept his promise to Aurora, why hadn't he upheld his vows to

as if he was being

up to see Alistair, who had just stomped on him, face twisted

muttered

a despicable manner, regardless of their gender, was

Alistair was insulting Aurora. Though they found the words harsh, they knew Alistair's volatile nature,

a while for Cyrus

blade had been just inches from his throat. Had Aurora miscalculated even slightly, the sword would've sliced his neck open. That was a near-death experience. Even if he survived, being

bowed deeply to her. "Thank you for saving my