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.

it be true? Was Tsuneo truly ready to cast me

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

blood was a small comfort amidst the storm

my chambers, I slammed the door shut with a resounding boom that rattled the paintings on the wall. The room, once a

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 have to fix

a pitiful echo of the devastation inside me. The very

- felt like crumbling sand slipping through my fingers. The human had wormed her way into

mine. She wasn't even a placeholder

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

all the training I've undergone to be the perfect wife, and the destiny that awaited us. I had to make

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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 could even

a deep, shuddering breath, I forced myself upright. The tantrum, a childish indulgence, had served its purpose. Now, it was time for action. I

of a 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 finally. I hesitated and adjusted my robe just to make sure I

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

stammered, before scurrying away

note I recognized the writing. The message

10:16 Wed, Oct

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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