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 lovable. She visited my mother a while

done over the past year had all been for

currently in the mansion?” Carissa

Yates with a softness in his voice, “Yes, she’s talking to my mother. She’s made her very happy. Even her health seems to

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

was stating the facts of her exhausting

“I know this is unfair to you, but for

a thin line as she blinked away the tears in her eyes and sharpened her gaze. “Invite General Yates over. I have a few

woman you know. She’s a general, and

you? Have you forgotten? I’m also the daughter of a

the comforts of home. Aurora has no respect for such women. She’s straightforward and unrestrained. If she meets you, she might say things you

striking beauty mark under the corner of her

fine. If she says anything unpleasant, I’ll ignore it. Understanding the bigger picture and acting

Chapter 2

this marriage. Even when Aurora moves in, you’ll be in separate wings. She won’t compete with you for control of the household. She doesn’t care about those

really think I’m attached to managing this

task. Just the monthly medicine for Barrett’s mother cost dozens of silver coins. Then, there was food, clothing,

Over the past year, Carissa had used much of her dowry

was

won’t argue with you. I just needed to inform you. Whether you agree or not changes

in a huff, she

said Lulu, Carissa’s maid, wiping her tears

call him that!” Carissa gave her a stern look. “We never consummated the marriage.

the dowry list?” Lulu asked,

the forehead. “Silly girl, why would we

and gasped. “But your mother arranged this marriage, and your father wanted you to marry and have

in Carissa’s eyes at the

had six sons and one daughter. All her