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.

true? Was Tsuneo truly

I heard the mouthy one talking to the other one. She kicked me in the face and then they were running

stormed away, the scent of blood was a small comfort amidst the storm raging within. Every muscle in my body felt coiled tight, a live

the door shut with a resounding boom that rattled

became a battleground. Ornate vases toppled, 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

pitiful echo of the devastation inside me. The

fingers. The human had wormed her way into his heart, stealing a place

was still mine. She wasn't even

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've undergone to be the perfect wife, and the destiny that awaited

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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

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 win Tsuneo back, and together,

flicker of hope igniting in my chest. Perhaps it was

the door open, I found myself face-to-face with a young messenger, his face etched with a mixture of fear and urgency. He bowed hurriedly, thrusting a rolled

Lady Ari," he stammered, before

as I unfurled the note I recognized the writing. The message was

10:16 Wed, Oct

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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