Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 1660

After escorting Barrett and Aurora safely away, Cynthia and Bun hurried back to help Carissa escape.

Aurora was reckless to risk her life by sneaking back. If Violet and the others hadn't been worried that she would put Carissa in danger, they would never have returned.

Barrett stumbled awkwardly with Aurora in his arms, unable to fend off the attackers surrounding them. It didn't take long for her to be cast to the ground, and before she could regain her footing, a guard slashed her leg with his blade.

Her scream echoed through the supply depot as Barrett struggled to hold his ground. He glanced back, paling at the sight of her left leg bleeding freely.

"Barrett, save me!" Aurora screamed, her face pale as death and her whole body shaking violently.

The guard clearly wanted her alive, as he didn't strike to kill. A blade pressed against her throat as someone yanked her up. The furious guard muttered angrily under his breath, while another guard brought a rope to tie her up.

At that moment, a young officer arrived with a few soldiers, dusty and weary from travel. Though tired, his stern countenance and refined bearing marked him as a gentleman of notable birth. Two of the guards immediately dropped to their knees before him.

Seeing this, Aurora knew the young officer was important.

Ignoring the knife at her throat, she shouted, "Barrett, seize him! That's the only way we can escape!"

Though she spoke in Stellish, the young officer seemed to understand her, and his expression darkened.

Barrett was struggling fiercely in the fight, his mind nearly overwhelmed. When he heard Aurora's shout, he instinctively lunged toward the young officer, who drew his blade in a flash, severing Barrett's arm.

Blood poured freely.

"Barrett!" Aurora cried out in horror.

But with the blade pressed to her neck, she couldn't move. She trembled uncontrollably, silently pleading with her eyes as she looked at the young officer.

He gave her a cold glance, then ordered in Westic, "Kill her. Keep the man alive as a prisoner."

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