Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 897

Barrett rushed back to Valor Estate in a panic. The moment he heard that Cyrus' men had come with news, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew Aurora too well—her personality was a mess of contradictions. She was proud and stubborn, but also afraid of dying. Even when pushed to the edge, she would always struggle one more time.

He wasn't so sure she would surrender without a fight this time.

With the way things had ended between them, he couldn't predict what Aurora might do to survive. For all he knew, she might go to extreme lengths.

Lately, Aurora had been talking about leaving the capital, but she was terrified of being ambushed outside Blessed Haven. The assassination attempt on her had shaken her deeply. She likely thought through the possibilities repeatedly and decided how to handle things in case of trouble.

Hence, Barrett hadn't told her about the Westhaven envoy. He didn't want her preparing ahead of time.

When he arrived at Blessed Haven and saw Aurora standing with her sword pressed against her neck, his chest tightened.

"Put the sword down, Aurora!"

Her eyes were ice-cold, her gaze slicing through him like a blade.

She practically hissed his name, "Barrett Warren!"

Alistair also arrived with two royal guards by his side, just in time to stop Barrett from advancing.

"Don't get too close."

Barrett cast a complex glance at Alistair. He knew what the man was worried about.

"Aurora, go with Mr. Zellner to the Ministry of Justice," Barrett called out over Alistair's shoulder, his tone steady but firm. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be. Cooperate with the investigation. The Ministry of Justice won't make things difficult for you."

Aurora's eyes flashed with rage, sneering bitterly. "Don't talk nonsense! If they won't make things difficult for me, then why don't they just let me stay at Valor Estate? Barrett, I'll ask you just one thing—you have no feelings left for me, right?"

Barrett felt a pang of discomfort. "That's between us. Just cooperate with the Ministry of Justice for now."

Aurora laughed coldly. "Cooperate? Fine! I want you to come here and arrest me yourself. Aren't you the commander of the Crown Guard?"

Barrett stayed still.

Aurora's fury slowly drained away, leaving only a trace of sorrow.