Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 1651

Carissa and the others were sent to wait outside while the generals held a private meeting, weighing their options and maybe coming up with other plans.

Bun squatted in the corridor and glanced up at Travis. "You're an official now. Tell me, what chance of success do we really have if we go?"

Travis looked at Carissa. "What do you think?"

"It will be difficult, no doubt. But this plan stands a better chance than sending a whole troop, and it carries less risk. Even if we fail, at least we can retreat safely," Carissa answered.

Cynthia nodded in agreement. "That's right. Running away is our specialty."

Violet shot her a sharp look. "Running away is our specialty? You mean our Lightfoot Skill. We're the best at that."

Cynthia grinned. "That's what I said! If not us, then who else? This mission's made for us."

Just then, a guard approached and reported that Barrett and Aurora were requesting an audience. Carissa straightened instantly, her eyes wary. They couldn't be allowed to repeat past mistakes in Fawnrun City.

From inside the study came Dominic's voice: "Have them wait outside for now."

The guard nodded and took Barrett and Aurora to wait just beyond the door. When the two of them saw Carissa and the others, their expressions grew complicated.

Aurora nudged Barrett with her elbow and sneered. "Your old friend is here, yet you won't even go say hello?"

Barrett looked embarrassed, glancing uncertainly at her before stepping aside to wait.

Aurora chuckled and gave him a friendly punch on the shoulder. "Why so shy all of a sudden? She's only an acquaintance. There's no harm in a proper greeting."

Cynthia eyed Aurora curiously. "Madam, is that your son or your brother? And is he truly close to Cari? How can you say they're old friends?"

Cynthia nodded and kept quiet.

"How could a lady of noble birth ever look twice at rough soldiers like us, soaked in blood and battle?"

Carissa felt a little dazed. She hadn't heard such words from Aurora in some time, and hearing them again made her feel awkward for the woman.

Barrett didn't respond either. He had already heard once from the matchmaker that Carissa had no interest in him. Hearing it again now still left a bitter taste, but this wasn't the place to argue, nor was there any need.

If she didn't like him, then she didn't like him. To press the matter would only make him look foolish.