Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1326

Back at Hell Monarch Estate, Kyle tried to comfort the fuming Carissa.

"Sending Lady Helen and Ryan to the palace isn't so bad, is it? If the rebels really manage to break in, the palace guards are the most formidable. They'd be safer there than if they stayed at the academy or here at the estate."

Carissa drank down an entire jug of cold water, the chill in it only deepening her frustration.

"I know. That's why I agreed, but agreeing doesn't mean I'm not angry. He's not doing it to protect Mother and Ryan. He's using them as hostages. He knows that with Mother and Ryan in the palace, I'll have no choice but to protect it with my life, even if it means sacrificing everything.'

If the rebels broke into the capital, the first thing they would do was surround Hell Monarch Estate, capturing anyone useful to control Dominic and Rafael.

Carissa wasn't unaware of this-she just hated the thought of Salvador's motives. Besides, if Helen and Ryan weren't in the palace, she could still find a safe place for them.

Salvador constantly talked about loyalty to the kingdom, but in his eyes, the kingdom only existed for him. He expected others to risk their lives for him while holding their families hostage. And no matter what they do, he was always suspicious of their motives and ambitions.

It was tiresome.

even more. "Come on, why are you getting so upset? Unless you

knows I have no choice,"

leaders in charge. If the rebels attacked the capital, they would be nothing more than a disorganized

you need to do. Forget about the frustrations and the resentment for now. Once it's all over, we'll have all the time in the world to

hand through her hair, looking at Kyle with mock annoyance. "Kyle, you've

to help you fix your hair and wash your face. Get yourself tidied up you'll feel much better," Kyle said, his eyes filled

hurried inside, calling

Ever since Carissa was a child, she had hated when anyone touched her hair. She had so much of it that once it was disheveled, it looked like seaweed cascading over her shoulders. She used to say those were the "three thousand

Anthony had heard about Salvador's decision to summon Ryan to the palace. He didn't say much, but asked Carissa one thing-would Ryan be bullied in the

told Anthony that Ryan would be safe under Victoria's care, and Helen would also be

to put Anthony's mind at

issue an edict, and he would have no choice but to comply. Plus, if it came to that, Salvador might get annoyed

he ended up reassuring Carissa instead. "It's not a bad thing. The queen dowager is wise and well- versed in worldly matters. Ryan could learn a

me, Lord Klein..." Carissa's voice was tight

Anthony smiled gently, his eyes warm with understanding. "I know this decision was difficult for you, but you've made it