Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1410

In the royal study, the braziers still hadn't been lit, and the cold crept in like a quiet intruder, spreading its chill across the room.

The reports had been reviewed and signed long ago, yet Salvador lingered, his hand resting idly on the pile of documents. His gaze was fixed on the dim flickering of the lamp's flame, his mind adrift.

He read the letter Rafael had written to Carissa, filled with endless longing and heartfelt emotions. It was as if they had just gotten married, and they were deeply in love and inseparable.

This wasn't the first time Salvador had read their letters. While there had been expressions of longing in the past, none were as bold and reckless as this.

Such words would feel awkward to say out loud, let alone write down.

Salvador thought his younger brother's actions were inappropriate and too careless.

There were far better ways to win a woman's affection-why resort to this?

And yet, despite his disapproval, something within him stirred, like a stone tossed into a still pond. Salvador's thoughts rippled, and he couldn't make them stop.

What had he given up to wear this crown?

He had never dared to think much on matters of the heart. There had been moments of infatuation, fleeting glances of desire-but he had always dismissed them as temporary, passing whims. They would fade, like everything else.

He had once felt drawn to Carissa. She was a remarkable woman-who wouldn't be moved by her strength and grace?

feeling. In the grand scheme of things, she was a brilliant political tool. Marrying her off to Rafael had

his desires

Derek asked softly when he noticed Salvador had finished

the reverie. "Has

bowed slightly, speaking carefully. "Your Majesty, Her Majesty has been sending soup these past few days, and she also sends people to Serenity Palace daily to visit Prince Connor, bringing him some snacks. The people at Everspring Palace say she misses Prince Connor and often cries alone at night." Salvador, rarely thinking about marital affection, felt his heart harden upon hearing Derek's words. "She should be grateful that the queen dowager is taking care of Connor. Crying every night? Who is she

to sleep were only spoken about by those

they were meant

Such short-sightedness!

Connor staying by Kylie's side, he would

turned cold. "What else did

mentioned that the queen shouldn't personally raise Prince Connor There's talk it will invite criticism

felt an indescribable

to gossip about his decision, and he was certain someone had

murmurs.

her side. It was clear to anyone watching that now that

earth would she want to turn him

narrow. He had expected better from her-after all, she came from a distinguished family, and such a shallow view wasn't in line

to Serenity Palace, her reluctance had

why insist on

was thanks to Ryan entering the palace and setting