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!"

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

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

little mention of his relationship with Carissa. Most of the letters focused on matters of Fawnrun City, leaving Dominic with even more

Even if Salvador feared Rafael's military success and disapproved of him marrying into a noble family,

then, it was a fleeting thought. If he truly believed that, he

when a man had feelings for a woman; he had seen it in Hector's eyes when he looked

Carissa continued talking. In 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

Just before they left, she suddenly turned around, her

here in a

the ache in his heart. "Good. Go on, now. I should get some

with Violet and Travis. He noticed Carissa's red-rimmed

arms with Carissa. "I made some dessert.

didn't seem upset about Violet openly stealing Carissa away. He understood. Sometimes, when one was feeling down, being with closest friends helped to relax more than anything else.

the side hall, Carissa ate the dessert slowly,