Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 152

Chapter 152

As Carissa left Evergreen Palace, she bumped into Rafael.

He looked as though he was still suffering from a hangover, his complexion pale and unwell. He was still dressed in the battle–worn uniform he had worn upon returning to the capital the previous day, stained with blood and dirt.

The familiar scent of sweat from him lingered in the air as he leaned. against the red palace gate. His messy hair had been straightened out, and he now wore a gold crown. It seemed out of place with the battered uniform, making his appearance quite peculiar.

He cast a lazy glance her way, and the sunlight shone on his dark eyes, which did little to liven his demeanor.

Carissa stepped forward, and greeted him respectfully. “Your Highness, did you stay overnight in the palace?”

“Yes, I did.” Rafael nodded, giving her a cursory look. “You look quite elegant. You resemble a noble lady from the capital.”

Carissa smiled. “I am a noble lady from the capital.”

He looked taken aback for a moment, then nodded absently. “Why did the queen summon you to the palace?”

Carissa raised an eyebrow. “How did you know it was the queen. who summoned me?”

How did Rafael know?

rubbed his temples, appearing somewhat distracted. “Oh, just a wild guess. You met the empress dowager last night. I figured you

the inside.

to you that he wishes to take me as a

Rafael directly than to beat around

eyes widened, and he met her gaze. “Did

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exasperated. “How could I agree? I have always regarded the king as an older brother. How

was younger, you and the king frequently visited my home to see my brothers. Naturally, I viewed you both as brothers. Though our statuses have changed, the affection I felt for you

looked momentarily

nodded. “Yes, I’ve always regarded

let go of the

“Do you consider the king your brother, or do you see me

of

to both Kylie and Rafael, so surely

trouble you any further.

watched her depart with

An older brother?

it–who would want

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