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

arriving at Everspring Palace, Lydia guided Carissa

his respects. She recognized him

respectfully. “Greetings, Your

said, her voice calm and distant as

greeted,

returned the greeting,

be seated,”

thanked her and took a seat on the left side

saying, “I have something to ask you,

glass

Kylie commanded

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

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face as he broached the subject, Ultimately, he endured the

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

matter with Rafael the night before, and they had

a tactful man. He would

Eleanor’s household into their homes as concubines, Malcolm had kept the one sent to him outside as a mistress. So, it was inappropriate for Rafael and Carissa to announce the matter

saying His Highness

Who did you hear it from?” Although Carissa couldn’t fathom how a matter that should have been kept private had suddenly become common knowledge among the Quinton family, she replied,