The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 46

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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.

squeal escaped her lips, and I couldn't help

asked, the rumble in my voice a combination of

"I've never flown before! It's... exhilarating! How did you

as often as

surge of joy radiating from her that

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my heart would explode hearing the way she laughed. As we soared through the sky, the worries of the day seemed to melt away, replaced by a shared sense of wonder and a burgeoning connection that promised something far more

in our ears. The palace below became a distant memory, replaced by a breathtaking vista of rolling green hills and shimmering rivers. Below us, a canopy of trees shimmered emerald in

flight was à tangible thing, a rumble in my chest that echoed in my voice. "Hold on tight, Morgan," I called out, the

took in the scene around her with wide eyes. Unlike the formal gardens of the palace, this one was a riot

pang of sadness flickered across my features for a fleeting moment, a shadow on the joy of seeing her wonder. Then, extending a hand towards her, I spoke softly,

the woman I loved and missed dearly. My heart ached for a moment, a silent tribute to

her breath away. Beneath the sprawling branches of an ancient oak, a white linen cloth was spread on the soft grass, a basket

lit up her face. This is... incredible," she breathed, her voice

crept up my cheeks. "It was nothing, I mumbled, though a hint of pride peeked through in

trailed across the soft fabric of the cloth. "This is perfect," she said, her

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a growing appreciation for each other, and the promise of something more. The flight,

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that transcended words.

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