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.

true? Was Tsuneo truly ready to cast me

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 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

final, withering glare, I stormed away, the scent of blood was a small comfort amidst the storm raging

that rattled the paintings on the wall. The room, once a reflection of my meticulously cultivated

tapestry was ripped from the wall, the threads raining down like a grotesque snowfall. I didn't care how

of the devastation inside

human had wormed her way into his

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

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 reclaim what

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

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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 that would have to be a last resort. Maybe I

served its purpose. Now, it was time for action. I would not be cast aside. I would win Tsuneo back, and together, we

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

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

he stammered, before scurrying

fingers trembled slightly 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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