The Dragon King's Substitute Bride
Chapter 53
Chapter 53
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My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic drumbeat against the sudden shift in atmosphere. His words held a double meaning, both a playful instruction to continue our game and a serious command that left me breathless.
Before I could even respond, his lips brushed against mine, a feather-light touch that sent a jolt of electricity through my body. My breath hitched, caught between surprise and a dawning desire. He groaned, licking at my lips as if planning to have more, but the moment was shattered before it could truly begin. A loud banging sound erupted from outside the door, followed by a shrill voice that pierced the morning calm.
"Tsuneo! Open the door!" It was Ari, her voice laced with a sharp urgency.
A growl ripped from Tsuneo's throat, low and dangerous. He pulled away from me abruptly, his expression a stormy mix of frustration and barely contained anger.
I scrambled to sit up, pulling the silken robe tighter around myself. I hadn't even noticed that it had fallen open. My cheeks burned. What had been about to happen? Would I have let it happen? The raw heat in his eyes felt like it would melt through any resistance I thought I might have.
"That girl... Tsuneo muttered, his voice tight with annoyance..
The banging on the door continued, accompanied by a heated argument between Ari and the guard stationed outside.
"Who are you to stop me? You're just a knight!"
"I am under orders from His Highness-"
refuse to see me! Move! I told you; I need to speak with Tsuneo immediately! It's a matter of utmost
a mix of fear and a strange sense of arousal. He was really frustrated. Whatever his plans were for me had really
screamed some more. From the sound of it, she wasn't going away. With a sigh of resignation, Tsuneo threw back the covers and strode towards the door in nothing more than a pair of loose pants. He paused for a
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commanded, his voice leaving no room for
and walked out into the
her way into the room, a smug smile plastered
hour. Have you completely forgotten your duties?" Her eyes flicked towards the bedroom. door, and disdain dripped from her voice. "And what,
through the eyes of the palace the way his eyes narrowed
husband and wife is none of your concern,
edge. "We all know she'll only be here temporarily. She's mortal! And look what she'd done to you already! You used to be up with the sunrise, ready to tackle the day. Now, thanks to her, she said, the word dripping with sarcasm, "you've adopted these human habits
unleash his fury, the guard stationed outside
will gladly remove
There was no way I was letting Ari get away with her accusations and
to continue to harass and
into the chamber through the palace. Ari looked up and around, looking shocked and terrified. The guard looked deeply impressed. I caught Tsuneo's eye through the crack in the door. His eyes were blazing with heat. I could feel how much he wanted to
steading my voice despite the heat rushing through me
the King about Lady Ari's
moment, a flicker of ear crossing her eyes. But she quickly
chin
was simply ensuring that Tsuneo
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