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!"

a knowing look. Sometimes, a man didn't need to say much-the way

at Victory Pass, Dominic had worried in silence. When Carissa remarried, would the Hell Monarch ever feel any disdain toward her? He

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

he have a wide range of choices for a wife? Even if Salvador feared Rafael's military success and disapproved of him marrying into a noble family,

a fleeting thought. If he truly believed that, he would have lost his vigilance. That would

saw it clearly. He knew exactly what it looked like when a man had feelings for a woman; he had seen it in Hector's eyes when he looked at Melanie,

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 she was

lead her away with obvious reluctance. Just

bring Ryan here in a couple of days," she

ache in his heart. "Good.

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

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

stealing Carissa away. He understood. Sometimes, when one was feeling down, being with closest friends helped to relax more than anything else. Besides, Violet had made

ate the dessert slowly,