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."

you think the others who came calling saw in me? My family? My

that noble marriages always considered family, looks, and

official who earned his praise would surely rise in rank. Marrying into the royal chancellor's household brought many benefits; anyone with

refused. He felt sorry for Rosalind, and believed she was only caught up in a foolish fancy. He thought that once she truly married him, she would regret it, and by then, it would be

later told her that at first, he didn't believe she truly loved him or wanted to marry him. Of course, he didn't feel the same for

think of her sometimes. When others spoke of her, he would pretend not to care and listen quietly. But the more he learned about the young lady, the

kind, and understanding-far above his station. Elise rested her chin on her hand and interrupted, "Was Mr. Thomas really so

soft and full of tenderness as

Academy was a shock for any unmarried young woman—a heavy blow, as if the world had fallen apart. But Rosalind never imagined

felt when she heard the news. After

of wild joy, she thought he must feel sorry for her, so she refused him at first. It

happy. How could she not be? She was to marry the man she loved and become his wife. She was truly joyous. Even on her wedding day, she was still in a dreamlike