Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 922

In truth, Rafael had always found the Adrian that Carissa spoke of to be somewhat unfamiliar. In the prince's eyes, Adrian's actions were measured, neither overly serious nor overly indulgent, but with a certain degree of protection toward his apprentices.

And when Carissa described Everett, he was a man of erratic moods, quick to punish without warning, and seemingly feared by everyone.

Dominic watched them with a curious expression. "So, is he interesting? Or not?"

Carissa groaned. "Raf is Sage Everett's direct apprentice, so of course Sage Everett is good to him. It's no surprise he thinks his mentor is interesting. But Sage Everett is only kind to him. With the rest of us? We get nothing but harsh punishments. Even my senior apprentice, who's calm and steady, he sees as too frivolous."

Dominic gasped in surprise. "Wait, so you two are fellow apprentices?"

Carissa corrected quickly. "He joined later than I did, so he's my junior apprentice."

*So, how does this junior apprentice treat his senior apprentice?" Dominic asked playfully.

Carissa's cheeks turned a soft pink. "Very well!"

Rafael a knowing look. Sometimes, a man didn't need to say much-the way he looked at someone was

would the Hell Monarch ever feel any disdain toward her? He had never quite understood Rafael's true intentions in marrying her. Was there some sort of conspiracy

Rafael, there was very little mention of his relationship with Carissa. Most of the letters focused on matters of Fawnrun City,

a wife? Even if Salvador feared Rafael's military success and disapproved of him marrying into a noble family, the options available

once considered the possibility of love being the reason behind the marriage. Even then, it was a fleeting thought. If he truly believed that,

woman; he had seen it

already knew most of the things she was saying about Meadow Ridge, including the personalities of Adrian and Everett. How could he not?

Carissa let Rafael lead her away with obvious reluctance. Just before they left, she suddenly turned around, her eyes

Ryan here in a couple of days,"

his heart. "Good. Go on, now. I should get

of Hell Monarch Estate, Kyle was waiting with Violet and Travis. He noticed

linking arms with Carissa. "I made some dessert. Let's

one was feeling down, being with closest friends helped to relax more than anything else. Besides, Violet had made dessert personally. What

Carissa ate the dessert slowly, finishing