The Dragon King's Substitute Bride
Chapter 30
Chapter 30
CH30
Tsuneo
The silence stretched for a moment. What was the plan? Morgan started to wrap my shoulder with bandages. Her gaze met mine.
"Let's get you settled back in."
Morgan nodded, her expression unreadable. Without a word, she helped me back onto the luxurious bedsheets, the cool silk a welcome contrast against my heated skin. The lingering warmth of her touch on my arm sent a fresh jolt through me, a bittersweet reminder of the interrupted moment.
As I sank back against the pillows, she began putting away the medical supplies, her movements brisk and efficient. Once finished, she knelt beside the bed and, with surprising ease, shoved the
medical kit under the ornately carved frame.
With a flick of my wrist, a wave of shimmering energy pulsed through the room. The pool of blood vanished. It vanished from my robe and hands. The robe mended itself.
"That was impressive."
I smiled.
"Think you can manage to play dead long enough?
I nodded and settled into my usual position. Before I closed my eyes, she slipped out of the pink robe, leaving just the thin, see-through middle layer and her slip. I shut my eyes, trying to block the image out of my mind, and push down my jealousy at the thought that he would see her like that. She ran a hand through her short hair, but her diadem remained in place as she opened the door.
"What do you want?" She asked. "And how dare you just barge into his room. Have you no respect?"
"You..." His voice turned sleazy. "What took so long?"
"What does it look like?" She asked. "I'm exhausted because I actually do work. If you want to take his spot, shouldn't you be working on taking on some of his duties?"
"There's at least one duty I'd like..."
CH30
you were the only option
away from the door. She followed him to the door and said
time, I'll assume you're an intruder: swing first,
The sound of her footsteps returned. My other eye remained closed, but
sorry. That was my
okay," I mumbled, unable to contain my amusement. "Nice
opened my eyes, and the heat in my veins turned boiling. She didn't reach for her outer robe, and the see-through robe did
words pushed at my lips. Before I could
wash up. Then, I'll be out there. Did you
I nodded.
starving.
captivated by the elegant curve of her spine and the way the light cast shadows on her body. The air crackled with unspoken tension, a potent mix of desire and adrenaline. I was dead tired and turned on. It was hell. I lay
Her outer robe lay discarded on the floor. I bent down and picked it
headed back to bed. Part of me was thrilled - she was here, with me, in a state of undress that spoke of a newfound closeness.
CH30
that was rightfully mine alone, sent a dark scowl etching
my voice
out of the bathroom. I could tell she had only dropped the
"Yes?"
-
desperate need to claim her completely. But something held me back: a respect for her and a fear of smothering the fragile connection
her lips. "Like what?" She feigned innocence, her eyes sparkling
amusement.
what I mean," I grumbled, a wry smile tugging at the corner of my own lips. Despite the seriousness of
robe. She sat beside me, and suddenly, she gasped. My gaze darted to her hands, where a thin red line marred the pale skin on her wrist. The sight sent a jolt of
it with a nonchalant wave of
be a mere sewing. mishap. Rising on my
my voice firm but laced with
from under the bed and held her hand gently. A warmth bloomed in my chest as I started to treat her hand. "You should
Update Chapter 30 of The Dragon King's Substitute Bride
Announcement The Dragon King's Substitute Bride has updated Chapter 30 with many amazing and unexpected details. In fluent writing, In simple but sincere text, sometimes the calm romance of the author Novelxo in Chapter 30 takes us to a new horizon. Let's read the Chapter 30 The Dragon King's Substitute Bride series here. Search keys: The Dragon King's Substitute Bride Chapter 30