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.

dealing with the queen was far more manageable than facing Salvador’s intimidating

Palace, Lydia guided

pay his respects. She recognized him immediately–Lionel, the queen’s brother, a third–rank Councilor, and a trusted minister of Salvador’s since his

bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Your

and distant as

greeted,

the greeting,

be seated,”

took a seat on the left side of the room, while nel settled across from

in saying, “I have something to ask

a glass of water?”

Kylie

waited for the refreshments to arrive, Carissa asked, “What is

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the subject, Ultimately, he endured

keeping a mistress outside. She is said to be a concubine’s daughter from Eleanor’s household. You were the one who discovered this, right, Commander Sinclair? Where

aback. She had discussed this matter with Rafael the night before, and they had agreed to speak with Malcolm privately. Why had it been spread to the other family

tactful man. He would have respected Malcolm’s

as concubines, Malcolm had kept the one sent to him outside as a

“Are you saying His Highness

a matter that should have been kept private had suddenly become common knowledge among the Quinton family, she