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.

Was Tsuneo truly

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, and until I was queen,

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

sanctuary of my chambers, I slammed the door shut with a resounding boom that rattled the paintings on the

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

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

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

even a

edge of the shredded bed, the room a chaotic reflection of my inner turmoil. Tears welled in my eyes, a torrent of frustration threatening to break.

I was always by his side, all the training I've undergone to be the perfect wife, and the destiny that awaited us. I had to make him see it, to remind him of the loyalty and unwavering devotion

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to myself, and no one would be able to fight me about it. I would be quee killing

purpose. Now, it was time for

stalked towards the sound, a flicker of hope igniting in my chest. Perhaps it was Tsuneo, who had come to his senses finally.

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 parchment

Lady Ari," he stammered, before scurrying

fingers trembled slightly as I unfurled the note

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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