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.

ironic! Everything Carissa had done over the past year had all been for

she currently in the mansion?” Carissa

she’s talking to my mother. She’s made her very

a whirlwind of emotions. “When you went 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

seeking praise. She was stating

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

in her eyes and sharpened

no need for that. Carissa, she’s different from any woman you know. She’s a general, and she’s above

I’m also the daughter of a noble family. My father and my six brothers died on the Southern Frontier

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

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Chapter 2

frustration. “Why put yourself through this? There was a royal edict for this marriage. Even when Aurora moves in, you’ll be in separate wings. She

I’m attached

this mansion was no easy task. Just the monthly medicine for Barrett’s mother cost dozens of silver coins. Then, there was food,

year, Carissa had used much of her dowry

was

to inform you. Whether you agree or not changes nothing,”

a

said Lulu, Carissa’s maid,

stern look. “We never consummated the marriage. He’s not your

dowry list?” Lulu asked,

“Silly girl, why would

mother arranged this marriage, and your father wanted you to marry and have

Carissa’s eyes

sons and one daughter. All her brothers followed her father to the battlefield. Three years ago, none returned from the Southern