Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

The journey home began in early September. The heat of summer had passed, replaced by a cool breeze.

Liam personally escorted the delegation, accompanying them all the way to Fawnrun City.

The return journey was uneventful-no more attempts on their lives, and everything proceeded smoothly. Once they crossed the rolling mountains, they entered Starhaven's territory.

They hadn't notified Dominic in advance, so Carissa didn't expect anyone to be there to greet them. But as soon as they crossed into Starhaven, they saw Barrett leading the Sullivan Army, waiting for them.

Relief was clear on Barrett's face when he saw they had returned safely. He rode forward, then dismounted and greeted Kendrick, Davis, and the others.

"Your Highness, Mr. Lloyd, esteemed lords, Grand General Sullivan sent me to wait here. I will escort you back to Victory Pass."

Davis raised an eyebrow. "How did Grand General Sullivan know we were returning today?"

"He didn't know, but he ordered us to wait here every day just in case," Barrett replied.

"Ah, I see." Davis nodded, impressed by Dominic's caution.

Kendrick, who had been feeling unwell throughout the journey, lifted the curtain of the carriage. Upon seeing that they had reached Starhaven's territory, he seemed to regain some strength.

set off,"

mounting his horse

with one hand. It was clear he had

took the reins herself and spoke to Carissa, saying, "He's not entirely bad, you know. Your mother wasn't wrong about him. She just

friend was still upset that he had let Melanie down. Now, she was just trying to find a way

No matter Barrett's character, Melanie had only wanted

She had only acted on instinct, striving to secure her daughter's future. She must have considered countless possibilities, but one could never predict

on their way, walking on Starhaven's land, a deep sense of safety settled

out to greet them. Knowing that everyone was tired and hungry, he quickly arranged for a meal ensuring they were well-fed and had a

straight to find her grandfather and uncles, not wasting

but a thriving hub for trade between the two kingdoms. The people here have suffered for so

seeing it

the war continued endlessly, the cost would eventually be passed down to the common folk-increased taxes and heavier military duties,

present to mediate the peace talks, and that the men who

hindsight, they're the only ones who could move about freely within Starhaven's borders. Pity I never got the chance

it's meant to be, we'll meet them someday. There's