Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 2

Chapter 1

At Grace Mansion, the lanterns in the corridors cast intricate shadows on the window frames, resembling beasts looming on the walls.

Carissa Sinclair sat on a chair with her hands folded in her lap, her slender body hidden beneath plain clothes. She looked at the man before her—her husband whom she had spent a year waiting for.

Barrett Warren was still wearing his slightly-worn battle armor. Standing under the dim light, he looked commanding and handsome. His face showed a mix of determination and a touch of regret.

“Carissa, the king has issued a royal edict for this marriage. Aurora will be joining our household. There’s no question about it,” said Barrett.

Carissa’s eyes clouded with confusion. “The queen dowager has said that General Yates is a model for all women in the kingdom. Would she be willing to be a concubine?”

Barrett’s eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. “No, she won’t be a concubine. She’ll be my legal wife and equal to you.”

“Calling her that doesn’t change anything. Ultimately, she’s really just a concubine in disguise,” Carissa replied, remaining indifferent.

Barrett frowned. “What does it matter? Aurora and I developed feelings for each other on the battlefield. We earned this marriage through our achievements. I don’t need your approval.”

Carissa smiled mockingly. “Developed feelings, huh? Do you remember what you said to me before you left for war?”

On their wedding night a year ago, Barrett had left to lead reinforcements on an expedition.

Before leaving, he had lifted his wife’s veil and promised her, “Carrisa Sinclair, you’re the only woman I’ll ever love in my life. I will never take a concubine!”

Feeling awkward, Barrett turned away. “Forget what I said. When I married you, I didn’t understand love. I thought you were a suitable match for a wife until I met Rory.”

Talking about the woman he loved, his eyes softened and filled with deep affection. He turned back to Carissa and added, “She’s unlike any woman I’ve ever met. I love her deeply. I hope you’ll agree to this.”

Carissa felt a lump in her throat.

Despite feeling a mix of disgust and unwillingness, she still asked, “What about your parents? Do they agree?”

edict. Besides, Aurora is straightforward, cheerful, and

done over

the mansion?”

his voice, “Yes, she’s talking to my mother. She’s made

to war, your mother was seriously ill. I brought in the best physician to treat her. I managed the estate’s affairs by day and stayed up nights by her bedside. It was only because of this that her

praise. She was stating the facts of

my mother feel even better,” Barrett said earnestly. “I know this is unfair to you, but for the greater good, please support Aurora

blinked away the tears in her eyes and sharpened her gaze. “Invite

she’s different from any woman you know. She’s a general, and she’s above the usual household squabbles. She wouldn’t want to meet you,” Barrett

I to you? Have you forgotten? I’m also

respect for such women. She’s straightforward and unrestrained. If she meets you, she might

looked up, the striking beauty mark under the corner

bigger picture and acting with dignity are essential virtues for

Chapter 2

There was a royal edict for this marriage. Even when Aurora moves in, you’ll

you really think I’m attached to managing this household?”

the monthly medicine for Barrett’s mother cost dozens of silver coins. Then, there was food, clothing, and social obligations—all these

year, Carissa

was

with you. I just needed to inform you. Whether

in a huff, she felt

lord was too much!” said Lulu, Carissa’s maid,

a stern look. “We never

list?”

why would we stay in this house any

her forehead and gasped. “But your mother arranged this marriage, and

eyes at the

concubine. They had six sons and one daughter. All her brothers followed