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-"

to speak with Tsuneo immediately! It's a matter of utmost importance!" Ari's voice shrieked from

sent a shiver down my spine, a mix of fear and a strange sense of

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 moment, his

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commanded, his voice leaving

he opened the door and walked out into the main

Then, Ari, seemingly oblivious to his anger, pushed her way into the room, a smug smile

was glad for it. "There you are, Tsuneo. Wallowing in bed at this ungodly hour. Have you

see through the eyes of

happens between a husband and wife is none of

to you already! You used to be up with the sunrise, ready to tackle the

fury, the guard stationed

gladly remove Lady R from your chambers. Simply

I was letting Ari get away

couldn't allow Ari to continue to harass and agitate

I caught Tsuneo's

swallowed, steading my voice despite the heat rushing

be informing the King about Lady Ari's behavior

moment, a flicker of

her chin jutting out

that Tsuneo is

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