Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 967

Barrett's eyes instinctively flickered toward the door. It wasn't something he did on purpose. He simply felt uneasy, as if everything he was doing was underhanded. Because of that, he couldn't help but act cautiously. This nervous, furtive behavior only lowered Aurora's guard even further. In front of her, this man was as transparent as glass-what was there to fear?

"The thing you mentioned that day..." Barrett's voice was barely above a whisper. He avoided looking directly at her. "I've thought about it a lot since then. I can't help but feel the chances are slim. And you never said how you would ensure the Westhaven envoys will take General Sullivan. Without that certainty, I can't be sure the people of Hell Monarch Estate will intervene, and whether we'll get the right chance at all."

His voice was very low, and his gaze towards Aurora was somewhat evasive. He still cared for her as his wife, and asking her questions like this felt like he was betraying her. He felt deeply troubled, but in order to keep the Warren family safe, he had no choice but to act this way.

Aurora frowned. "If I said it will happen, it will. What are you worried about? You can leave, so just prepare yourself."

"You make it sound easy. How am I supposed to save you by myself? Don't I need more people and some money to make it happen? But if there's no guarantee, how can I justify spending that money? Don't call me stingy. You know the situation at the estate." The mention of their estate's troubles made Barrett sigh deeply.

"More people?" Aurora's voice turned sharp. "What kind of people can you find? You can't just pick anyone for this kind of thing."

Finding people would be too risky.

while they're rescuing Dominic. Your

being heartless," Barrett said. "I can't rescue you directly. I can only help from the outside. I'm

"You... Are you really that cold-hearted

"His Majesty has pardoned me. If I reflect on my actions and keep to myself, I can still find a way out. But if I try to save you, sacrifice my future and my position. All I will be able to hope for I is a chance to keep my life. The truth is, this isn't my fault. Helping you is a kindness,

can you just stand by and watch me suffer?" Barrett's temper flared. He hated being

out and pulled him back. "Who are you thinking

"When I

met a few down-and-out men from the martial world. They're

won't let

it means their life is on the line.

eight of them.

be small,

confident you are, ve been thinking it over and I just can't