Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 918

The following evening, Rafael and Carissa arrived at Sullivan Estate.

From the outside, it was clear that the Griffinblade Unit wasn't slacking off. The plaque had been rehung, the front gate cleaned, and every copper nail on the door had been carefully polished to a shine.

During the day, common people had come to offer their respects, bringing simple gifts—fruits, vegetables, and meat. The people's affections were the purest. They couldn't do much else, but they gave what they could.

Barrett stood at the gate, looking a bit out of place. He couldn't bring himself to come during the day, so he had taken to standing guard at night. He was gathering the courage to go in and apologize. Despite trying to work up the nerve, he couldn't bring himself to open the door.

When Rafael and Carissa arrived, Barrett instinctively stepped back and hid from view.

It was a reflex, driven by the sharp insults he had been receiving from the townsfolk. He even had rotten vegetable leaves thrown at him when walking down the street. He understood now—his glory at Victory Pass was being repaid by the people's anger, and their bitterness was coming back to haunt him.

Still, he bore the abuse stoically. At least now, he didn't have to explain himself to his mom or face her wrath. He would take what he deserved, and after that, things would pass.

Rafael and Carissa came out of the carriage hand in hand. As Barrett's gaze fell on their intertwined fingers, a strange, unspoken feeling surged within him.

Carissa wore a gown of dark cloud-patterned satin, embroidered with large flowers. Her cloak was black on the outside, red on the inside, fluttering in the night wind.

The last few times Barret saw her, she had been in her official uniform and exuded authority. Now, in her female attire, she seemed even more stunning. Her delicate eyes were tinged with a reddish glow from her makeup, captivating anyone who looked at her.

Barrett quickly averted his gaze, hoping the dim light at the gate would shield him from their sight. He didn't want them to see him standing there. He didn't even dare look at Rafael, not wanting to face how perfectly matched they were, how harmonious they seemed together.

He acted as though he hadn't seen them and kept his eyes lowered. Naturally, Rafael and Carissa paid him no mind. The Griffinblade Unit guard opened the door, and the two of them entered.

Having been informed in advance that they would be coming, Dominic had waited in the main hall after finishing dinner. Finally, he heard the sound of footsteps. He looked up and saw them enter, hand in hand, their figures illuminated by the soft glow of the lanterns.