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.

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

of blood was a small comfort amidst the storm raging

shut with a resounding boom that

their contents spilling like blood onto the plush carpets. A priceless silk tapestry was ripped from the wall, the threads raining down like a grotesque snowfall. I didn't care how many times the stupid servants would

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

Tsuneo - felt 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

the room a chaotic reflection of my inner turmoil. Tears welled 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, and

infatuation, but surely, with time, he would see sense. He would remember our bond, the years we'd spent together, the way I was always by his side, all the training I've undergone to be the perfect wife, and the destiny

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could have him all to myself, and no one would be able to fight me about it. I would be quee

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

a flicker of hope igniting in my

open, I found myself face-to-face with a young messenger, his face etched with a mixture of fear and

before scurrying away

note I recognized the writing.

10:16 Wed, Oct

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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