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 enough

remarried, 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

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

Even if Salvador feared Rafael's military success

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

when a man had feelings for a woman; he had seen it in Hector's eyes when he looked at Melanie, and in the way his sons looked

truth, Dominic already knew most of the things she was saying about Meadow Ridge, including the personalities of Adrian and Everett. How could he not? His precious granddaughter had been sent to Meadow Ridge when

reluctance. Just before

a

ache in his heart. "Good. Go on, now.

of Hell Monarch Estate, Kyle was waiting with Violet and Travis. He noticed Carissa's red-rimmed eyes and knew that she had been

stepped forward, linking arms with Carissa. "I

one was feeling down, being with closest friends helped to

hall, Carissa ate the dessert slowly,