Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 785

Chapter 785

After leaving Willowbrook Estate, Carissa felt a weight ift from her chest.

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The concubines and daughters in Harmony Palace had become an unbearable mountain of guilt pressing down on her, Carissa knew all too well why those women had been imprisoned in Harmony Palace, and she knew their misery was Eleanor’s doing. Though Cnossa refused to take on any blame for her parents‘ actions, she couldn’t shake the deep sadness she felt.

Seeing those women, hollow–eyed and trembling at the slightest sound, had been heart–wrenching.

Meeting Chaya had been a small balm, a fleeting comfort like a colorful bubble glistening in the sun- beautiful yet fragile, and once popped, only the dark reality remained.

As the night wind whipped at the carriage curtains, Rafael wrapped an arm around Carissa. Neither spoke. Each was lost in thought, yet thinking about the same thing.

Eleanor’s recent actions had rattled Yuvan, making him recoll once more. Now, he would be thinking of

wouldn’t dare make

be left in a state of restless fear. It might only

opportunity, but was too greedy, wanting both the throne and a clean reputation. Perhaps he never believed that the

in unison, “For now, Yuvan will

married

still suspect him,”

everyone. But it’s clear that Yuvan is his main target,” said

king’s teacher involved, sending only Michael wouldn’t be

It’s a rest day, so Lord Quinton should be home. I’ll speak to him personally. Lord Quinton usually takes his family out on his days off, so I’ll send

“Alright,” Carissa agreed readily.

with Kiera married to Logan, Carissa didn’t want to strain relations. If Rafael accompanied her, Malcolm would get the message loud and clear–he was meant to handle this personally. After all, this wasn’t a matter that should be exposed to

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Chapter 785

visited Oakspire Ente with the Capital Guard, the Quinton family. anticipated that they were likely next on the lint. By evening, someone from Hell Monarch Estate arrived at the Quintoh family’s residence, notifying that Carisse would be paying Malcolm a visit at

“They asked for me by name? So, I’m supposed to wait around for

that’s what they specified,”