Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1623

Rosalind had learned these things quite by chance. And with that first sudden feeling of love, she grew to think even more highly of Thomas' noble character.

She was of age to marry, after all. How could she not have dreamed, now and then, of the kind of man she might one day wed? Yet, those dreams were often just illusions. But when a real man appeared alive in her thoughts and dreams, she knew he was the one she wanted to marry.

At first, her grandfather was against it. Besides the difference in their ages, Trevor thought about how Thomas had already been married before. Though Rosalind would be his lawful wife, she wouldn't be his first.

She was the granddaughter of the royal chancellor, famous throughout the land. Many noble families in the capital sought her hand. Why, then, would she choose Thomas? He was just a soldier returning from battle, with no certain future.

But Rosalind was determined, so Trevor had no choice but to yield. This was the only time in her life she acted on her own will.

Trevor sent matchmakers, yet Thomas refused the arrangement, shocking Rosalind's entire family. Some thought he was ungrateful; others thought it shameful that she pursued him only to be rejected.

Rosalind's nursemaid, who was especially angry, said, "A young lady from your family and with your character-anyone would be glad to accept your hand in marriage. The Farrell family truly does not know its own good fortune."

others who came calling saw in me? My family?

noble marriages always considered family, looks,

were only interested in her as the granddaughter of the royal chancellor. Though Trevor had retired, a civil official who earned his praise would surely rise in rank. Marrying into the royal chancellor's household brought many

sorry for Rosalind, and believed she was only caught up in a foolish fancy. He thought that once she truly married

truly loved him or wanted to marry him. Of course, he didn't feel the same for her either, for

her, he would pretend not to care and listen quietly. But the more he learned about the

above his station. Elise rested her chin on her hand

her eyes soft and full of tenderness as she drifted

world had fallen apart. But Rosalind never imagined that misfortune would turn to blessing, leading Thomas to ask for

felt

so she refused him at first. It was his sincere confession that had

Her nursemaid said she never stopped smiling; she was so happy. How could she not be? She was to marry