Her Graceful War Song

With Salvador having summoned the court officials to the royal study, the

discussions continued late into the night. It was only when Sebastian stepped in to interrupt, informing them that the hour had grown late, that the session came to a close.

"Has it really gotten this late? Let's call it a night, then. The palace gates will be locked soon," said Salvador, stretching his arms with a smile.

Despite the late hour, the king appeared to be in high spirits, especially with the color back in his face. He hardly resembled a man suffering from illness.noveldrama

Carissa waited for Rafael to finish his meeting before leaving the palace with him. Exhausted, she leaned against his shoulder and drifted into a deep, drowsy sleep.

When the carriage arrived at the estate, Rafael lifted her into his arms. Carissa, half-conscious, recognized the motion but was too tired to protest. She simply let him carry her inside, finding comfort in his strong embrace.

Over the past three months, she had only been able to sleep soundly at Victory Pass. Everywhere else, she remained on high alert. But now, back in the safety of her home, she felt herself relax completely and drift off into a deep slumber.

Yet, something felt a little off-she couldn't shake the sensation of hot hands moving over her.

Her eyes were closed, and her voice was hoarse from sleep as she murmured, "Did you forget what Sebastian said?"

A warm voice whispered in her ear, "Sebastian said it's fine now."

Carissa opened her eyes and met Rafael's burning gaze. "Really?" "Absolutely."

The words had barely left his lips before they were pressed against hers.

The fire was ignited, flames of desire sweeping through them, raising the temperature of the room. They were lost in each other, the long absence making their reunion feel all the more intense.

In the coming month, Starhaven

would establish the Maritime Trade Office, which would handle trade between Starhaven and the other kingdoms. The Commercial Affairs Office would now fully cooperate with the Maritime Trade Office, organizing a list of goods for export and preparing envoys to travel to Orivenia to finalize trade

agreements.

During this time, Sebastian made adjustments to Salvador's medication. At first, the king struggled with the changes and felt unwell for a few days. But with the help of the Snowdrop Pills, his condition soon stabilized. After five days of treatment, he began to adapt, and the effects were promising.

Salvador knew his illness was incurable, but extending his life for a while longer made him happy enough. His thoughts were consumed by state affairs. If not for Sebastian keeping a close eye on him, he might have stayed up late every night, unwilling to rest.

In these past few months, he had visited the harem on occasion. Yet, each time, it was merely to sit, share a meal, and engage in light conversation. Sebastian had been firm in his warnings. During this early stage of his treatment, before his condition had fully stabilized, Salvador was strictly forbidden from any intimate relations.

The reason for Sebastian's

sternness lay in what had happened back in August. After the king had visited Jeanette's palace and slept with her, the effects of his

medication had been dimin

for

several days, leaving him weak and drained. Having learned the hard way, Salvador now obediently listened to Sebastian's instructions.

But this time, there was good news-Jeanette was pregnant.

In mid-October, the royal physicians confirmed she was slightly over three months pregnant, which perfectly matched the timing of Salvador's August visit.

Both the queen dowager and the king were delighted. It had been a long while since any concubine in the harem had been with child. Salvador, in particular, was overjoyed. He saw Jeanette's pregnancy as a sign that his health was improving. His spirits lifted, his optimism returned, and he felt stronger than ever.

He ordered Dorian to ensure Jeanette's health during her pregnancy and elevated her status, granting her the rank of second-class concubine.

Grace and Sylvia, who oversaw the harem, were also pleased with the news. They sent Jeanette plenty of nourishing supplements to support her pregnancy, as well as exempted her from the daily rites of the harem. Soon, gifts from every palace flooded into Jeanette's residence, making her the center of attention.

Whenever Salvador had a free moment, he would visit her, or go to Sylvia's palace to see Cecil.

He would also occasionally summon Connor and Caden, but both of them were weighed down by their studies, so he refrained from disturbing them too much.

Cecil was still young and wasn't quite old enough to learn much. He had been in poor health, but had now recovered. At this age, children were full of energy, so Cecil's lively and adorable nature provided Salvador with a welcome break from the heavy demands of court affairs.

It wasn't long before rumors began to circulate in the palace that Salvador had a special fondness for Cecil.

After all, Sylvia was in charge of the harem and had moved to a new residence. Also, apart from visiting Jeanette, the king would also visit Cecil frequently. It was clear that his affection for the young boy was undeniable.