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 ready to

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

away, the scent of blood was a small comfort amidst the

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

ripped from the wall, the threads raining down like a grotesque

of the devastation inside me. The

crumbling sand slipping through my fingers. The human had wormed her way

wasn't even a placeholder

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

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

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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 easy. But that would have to be a last resort. Maybe I could even blame the president who were originally put him in the coma

myself upright. The tantrum, a childish indulgence, had served its purpose. Now, it was

a flicker of hope igniting in my chest. Perhaps it was Tsuneo, who had come to his

face etched with

stammered, before scurrying away

fingers trembled slightly as I unfurled the note I recognized the writing. The message

10:16 Wed, Oct

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Kingfisher's Perch at dusk.

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