Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1279

By noon the next day, both Rafael and Carissa awoke lazily, their bodies still heavy with the remnants of sleep.

Their eyes met, and Rafael's gaze darkened. The sleep had restored him completely, filling him with energy. He pulled her close, his lips brushing her ear.

Carissa quickly pushed him away. "We need to get up!"

Lulu was waiting outside. When she heard noise from inside the room, she feared they would be distracted again and hurriedly called out, "Your Highness, Your Grace, Lady Helen has sent someone three times already."

Rafael reluctantly withdrew his hand from its resting place, his gaze still burning with intensity. His tone was commanding yet playful. "I'll listen to you now, but tonight... You'll listen to me."

The night before, Rafael had returned too late to greet Helen.

Normally, she never fussed about where he went, even if it was to the battlefield.

It wasn't that she didn't know the dangers of war, but Helen had always had complete faith in her son's invincibility.

However, this time, with most of the household sent away and the atmosphere tense, she too had become nervous.

When Carissa returned the night before, Rafael had not been around. Although Carissa had said he was in the palace, Helen hadn't actually seen him, and worry gnawed at her.

Even today, after sending people to check multiple times, she was told they still hadn't gotten up. She could hardly believe it—since when were those two so lazy? Even when there wasn't a morning court session, they would usually be up by dawn.

Now, Helen truly experienced what it meant to be anxious and worried.

At last, she saw them appear hand in hand, both dressed in formal clothes—the man exuded authority, and the woman radiated elegance.

Never before had Helen been so patient, waiting for them to properly complete all the formalities before finally allowing them to rise and take their seats.

This time, the worry had been too much. She felt it took a toll on her. Even if they were to take their time and slowly offer their greetings to her, she would endure it.

After the formalities, the two of them went their separate ways—Rafael to the Supreme Court, Carissa to the Capital Guard headquarters.

Today, they needed to properly interrogate Tiberius.