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.

very friendly with her, dealing with the queen was far more manageable than

Palace, Lydia guided

recognized him immediately–Lionel, the queen’s brother, a third–rank

bowed respectfully. “Greetings,

distant

respectfully greeted,

the greeting, “Lord

be seated,”

on the left side of the room, while nel settled across

“I have something to ask you, Commander Sinclair.

have a glass of water?” Carissa

refreshments!” Kylie

waited for the refreshments to arrive, Carissa asked, “What is it you wish to ask,

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

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

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

a tactful man. He would

kept the one sent to him outside as a mistress. So,

you saying His Highness mentioned this in front of

from?” Although Carissa couldn’t fathom how a matter that should have been kept private had suddenly become