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.

Tsuneo truly ready to cast me

couldn't be. I wouldn't let it be. I had to make him see reason, to remind him of our bond, of our destiny together. But first, I had to silence these gossiping fools, to make sure no one else dared question my position. My roar echoed through the empty corridor. A slice of pain went across the back of my head. I heard the mouthy one talking to the other one. She kicked me in the face and then

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

resounding boom that rattled the paintings

from the wall, the threads raining down like a grotesque snowfall. I

world The destruction was a pitiful echo of the

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

mine. She wasn't even

sank onto the 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. But I wouldn't allow it. Weakness

was blinded by this 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 that awaited us. I had to make him see it, to remind him of

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you wouldn't 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

had served its purpose. Now, it was time for action. I

hope igniting in

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

Lady Ari," he stammered, before scurrying away

trembled slightly as I unfurled the note I

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