The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 46

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Tsuneo

A playful smile danced across her lips. "True enough," she conceded. "But can you at least give me. a hint? So long as it's not another Ari..."

I feigned a gasp, placing a hand over my chest. "Morgan! You wound me. Isn't one enough excitement for a lifetime?"

Her laugh filled the room, a sound that warmed me more than any physical fire ever could. "Perhaps not," she admitted, the twinkle in her eyes undeniable. "Alright, keep your secrets. But just know, I expect to be thoroughly impressed."

With a mock bow, I gestured towards the window. Then let us depart, shall we? Are you ready?"

She tied the belt of the shorter, creamy robe around her waist and nodded.

"Good. My surprise awaits."

Before she could question further, I extended my hand towards her. A hesitant smile played on her lips as she placed her hand in mine. The warmth of her touch sent a familiar current of energy coursing through me..

With a silent instruction to my dragon, the world around us began to shift. The familiar scent of our chambers faded, replaced by the crisp coolness of the evening air. Looking down, Morgan gasped.

We were no longer standing on the solid floor, but soaring high above the palace grounds. The wind whipped through her hair, tugging at the light fabric of her robe. Below us, the sprawling palace courtyard became a miniature world bathed in the golden light of the setting

sun.

lips, and I couldn't help but

in my voice a combination

incredible!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with awe. "I've never flown before! It's... exhilarating! How did

you flying as

contagious, a surge of joy

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sky, the worries of the day seemed to melt

distant memory, replaced by a breathtaking vista of rolling green hills and shimmering rivers. Below us, a canopy of trees shimmered

chest that echoed in my voice. "Hold on tight, Morgan," I called out, the wind whipping

was a riot of untamed beauty. Wildflowers, a kaleidoscope of colors, bloomed everywhere, their sweet fragrance mingling with the earthy scent of pine and damp soil. A crystal-clear pond shimmered in the center, its surface reflecting the

joy of seeing her wonder. Then, extending

This wasn't just a beautiful place; it was a sanctuary, a place overflowing with memories of the woman I loved and missed

that stole her breath away. Beneath the sprawling branches of an ancient oak, a white linen cloth was

is... incredible," she breathed, her voice filled with awe. "A picnic in a secret garden? Tsuneo,

my cheeks. "It was nothing, I mumbled, though a hint of pride

the soft fabric of the cloth. "This is perfect,"

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eyes met, and a depth of emotion flickered between us a shared grief for my mother, a growing appreciation for each other, and the promise of something more. The flight, the breathtaking scenery, and the

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that transcended words.

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