Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 790

Chapter 790

Just as she took a few steps out of the royal study, Cassa was intercepted by the queen’s head maid, Lydia, who smiled and curtsied.

“Your Grace, it’s been a while since we last met.”

Carissa returned the smile. It has. What brings you here, Lydia?”

“Oh, it’s nothing urgent. Her Majesty mentioned she hasn’t seen you in some time and would like to invite you to Everspring Palace for some tea.”

Carissa’s throat was parched and she felt the pang of thirst. However, she also knew that an invitation from the queen rarely came with good intentions.

Could she decline?

Seeing the determined look on Lydia’s face, she realized that refusal wasn’t an option.

“Alright, then. Please lead the way.”

“Of course, Your Grace,” Lydia replied cheerfully before setting off.

The distance from the royal study to Everspring Palace was a bit of a trek, but the weather was pleasant, with a gentle breeze that eased some of the oppressive atmosphere from the study. As she walked, the tension slowly bled out of Carissa’s body.

with her, dealing with the queen was

Everspring Palace, Lydia

a man dressed in luxurious clothing standing up to pay his respects. She recognized him immediately–Lionel, the queen’s brother, a third–rank Councilor, and a trusted

respectfully.

and distant

greeted, “Commander

the greeting,

be seated,”

on the left side

saying, “I have something to ask you, Commander Sinclair. Please answer

have a glass of water?” Carissa

refreshments!” Kylie commanded without

refreshments to arrive, Carissa asked, “What is

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of discomfort crossing his face as he broached the subject, Ultimately, he endured the humiliation

mistress outside. She is said to be a concubine’s daughter from Eleanor’s household. You were the one who discovered

Rafael the night before, and they had agreed to speak with Malcolm privately. Why had it

was a tactful man. He would have respected

their homes as concubines, Malcolm had kept the one sent

you saying His Highness mentioned this in front of everyone

Just tell me how you heard of this. Who did you hear it from?” Although Carissa couldn’t fathom how a matter that should have been kept private had suddenly