The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 56

Chapter 56

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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.

Was Tsuneo truly ready to cast

one talking to the other one. She kicked

was a small comfort amidst the storm raging within. Every muscle in my body felt coiled tight,

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

from the wall, the threads raining down like a grotesque snowfall. I didn't care how many times the stupid servants would have to

world The destruction was a pitiful echo of the devastation inside me. The

with Tsuneo - felt like crumbling sand slipping through my fingers. The human had wormed her way into his heart, stealing a place

still mine. She wasn't even a placeholder no matter what anyone

Tears welled in my eyes, a torrent of frustration threatening to break. But I wouldn't allow

the way I was always by his side, all the training I've undergone to be the perfect wife, and the

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see reason, I would just have to force him. After all, if he was still in a coma, I could have him all to myself, and no one would be able to fight me about it. I would be quee killing her would be easy. But

a deep, shuddering breath, I forced myself upright. The tantrum, a childish indulgence, had served its purpose. Now, it was time for action. I would not be cast aside. I would

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 my robe just to make sure I was as alluring

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

before scurrying

trembled slightly as I unfurled the note I recognized

10:16 Wed, Oct

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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