The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 56

Chapter 56

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Ari

The other servant tried to pull me off, but I swung my arm back and knocked her to the ground.

"Wait your turn, wench!" I growled, my focus still on the one pinned against the wall. The servant in my grip struggled, her eyes wide with fear.

"Please calm down. This isn't helping your-

"I don't need advice from servant trash!" I screamed.

I could feel my control slipping, the rage taking over completely. I'd d tear them to pieces. My claws ripped through her dress. She crumbled. Blood filled the air. Their surprised shrieks quickly turning into screams for help. The mouthy one tried to fight back, throwing the tray she'd been. carrying at me. The world dissolved into a blur of movement and rage as I unleashed my frustration on the unsuspecting servants.

But even in the throes of my anger, a sliver of fear wormed its way into my heart. Their words echoed in my mind.

....lost her favor

...throw her out.

be true? Was Tsuneo truly ready to

I heard the mouthy one talking to the other one. She kicked me in the face and then they were running away. I got up rushing after them, but then, I noticed a guard and backtracked. There was no sense in getting in more trouble. I should have killed them both, but it wouldn't have helped my case. Tsuneo always had a soft spot for servants. He'd be mad if I killed them,

amidst the storm raging within. Every muscle in my body felt coiled tight,

I slammed the door shut with a resounding boom that rattled the paintings on the wall. The room, once a reflection of

silk tapestry was ripped from the wall, the

world The destruction was a pitiful echo of the devastation

like crumbling sand slipping through my fingers. The human had wormed her way into his heart, stealing

It was still mine. She wasn't even a placeholder no matter

in my eyes, a torrent of frustration threatening to break. But I wouldn't allow it. Weakness was a luxury I couldn't afford. No, I had to fight back,

side, all the training I've undergone to be the perfect wife,

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fight me about it. I would be quee killing her would be easy. But that

myself upright. The tantrum, a childish indulgence, had served its purpose. Now, it was time for action. I

the tense silence of my trashed chamber. Wiping the remnants of a tear from my cheek, I stalked towards the sound, a flicker of hope igniting in my chest. Perhaps it was Tsuneo, who had come to his senses finally. I hesitated and adjusted

face-to-face with a young messenger, his face etched with a mixture of fear and urgency. He bowed hurriedly, thrusting a rolled parchment into my

stammered, before scurrying away down the

the note I recognized the writing.

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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