Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1400

As Carissa returned to the Capital Guard Headquarters the next morning, Heather intercepted her at the door.

It had been a long while since Carissa had last seen Heather. In fact, it seemed Heather had kept herself mostly secluded lately.

Since Harvey had been brought back to the capital, his son Lennon Sanford had not been captured, but Chester's forces continued their search. It was almost certain that the boy would be caught soon enough.

Heather, anxious that Lennon might be implicated and face the same brutal punishment of beheading, rushed to Carissa for help.

Carissa knew Heather had already tried appealing to Leona when Harvey was first brought back. She had asked Leona to talk to Carissa on her behalf. Yet Leona had refused, and she never mentioned the matter to Carissa. Carissa only learned of this from Alana.

"Carissa!" Heather hurried toward her, her face frantic with worry. "I need to speak with you. Could we find a quiet place to talk?"

"I have matters to attend to. I don't have time," Carissa answered curtly,

Heather was desperate and quickly stepped into her path, her hands raised in a pleading gesture. "Just a few words, please! Save your cousin—he's innocent. He knew nothing of it. It's all his dad's doing. You have to help him."

Carissa regarded Heather's red-rimmed eyes, her thoughts drifting back to the time when Dominic had been detained in the capital. Heather hadn't once gone to visit him, too scared to make any move that might bring trouble upon herself.

She couldn't tell if her reluctance stemmed from a cold nature or from cowardice. Whatever the reason, Carissa had no intention of indulging Heather now.

Without a word, Carissa stepped around Heather and walked into the building, giving orders to the Capital Guard to clear the area.

Behind her, Heather's sobs broke through. "Carissa, are you really so heartless? Don't you remember how good I was to you when you were little?"

Carissa didn't turn around, but Heather's voice grew louder.

"Carissa, my sister loved me the most! If you stand by and do nothing, she'll blame you for this."

Carissa paused, then slowly turned around, her gaze cold and piercing. "So you still remember how kind my mother was to you, do you? But do you remember how Grandpa spoiled you too?"