Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1518

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.

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.

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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.