Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 865

Chapter 865

The next day, the young couple set out. Rafael pretended to ask Violet if she wanted to join them,

Violet shot him a puzzled glance. He had already said last night that he was taking Carissa out for the day. He also specifically said they would be going alone and leaving everyone behind, even Dylan. Wasn’t it a bit fake to ask her now?

Even if Rafael hadn’t mentioned it, Violet wouldn’t have gone. She had her hands full dealing with the embroidery workshop, which was still under renovation It made sense for her to keep an eye on things, Besides, if her supervision wasn’t needed, she could always accompany Helen out to a coffeehouse and indulge in some shopping and dining. After all, there were lovely places like Glimmering Tower and The Golden Tower to explore.

Why venture out into the cold and face the biting mountain winds when there was so much to enjoy right here?

At Glimmering Tower, Rafael ordered a selection of dishes. They were all staple dishes and nothing extravagant, but Glimmering Tower had a knack for elevating the simplest meals to perfection. Since they would be climbing a mountain soon and the weather was chilly, he also ordered a bottle of mulled wine. The private room they were in was cozy, warmed by a charcoal fire.

Carissa let her husband take charge. Today, he made all the decisions while she simply admired how handsome he looked.

His white fox fur coat was draped over a nearby rack, Rafael was dressed in a blue brocade coat adorned with cloud and wave patterns, its narrow sleeves and high collar framing his face beautifully. His skin had lost its sun–kissed hue, looking much fairer now, giving him an elegant, scholarly air. Only the sharpness of his dashing brows reminded people that he was a military general.

first time she saw him on the battlefield, looking like a wild man with his unkempt beard. During strategy meetings, she often found herself staring at it, wondering if the

can’t understand how the man you are now is the same one I

the Southern Frontier.”

replied, a grin tugging at his lips. “A man needs that kind of grit to have

to stroke his face. Her fingers glided over his skin,

wife, surprised at her rare display of affection. Feeling the heat of her palm against his cheek, his heart

they had both been so busy. When Carissa returned home, she practically collapsed into bed. Even

of her clothes mingled with his, both carrying a light, deep water scent. Though he had the same

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made his heart flutter.

still some snow at the

however, the trail began to deteriorate. The biting wind

began to doubt himself. Was this outing really a