The Dragon King's Substitute Bride
Chapter 57
Chapter 57
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Ari
He gestured for me to approach, his smile widening as he took in the sight of me. My stomach clenched, but I steeled myself. This was no time for personal reservations. He was the key to my victory, and I had to play my part. With a calculated sway of my hips, I walked towards him, allowing a hint of vulnerability to color my expression. He met me halfway, his hand reaching out to cup my cheek. Before I could protest, he pulled me into a rough kiss, the scent of strong liquor clinging to his breath. As usual, his kissed me hungrily. I wouldn't ever say it wasn't good. I allowed the kiss for a moment, playing the role he liked best. A willing partner, a woman who wanted him. His hand began to roam my back, a flicker of disgust warring with the desperation churning within me, I gently pushed him away. "Elia," I said, my voice a husky whisper. "There's no time for this. I need your help."
Elia's smile faltered for a moment, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features. "Help?" he echoed; his voice rough.
"This wouldn't happen to be about our son you haven't come to see in all this time? Haven't you a word for your own son, Ari?"
"Of course I care about Kai," I lied smoothly, batting my eyelashes innocently. "But a mother also has duties, especially when she's about to become Queen."
The words hit its mark. Elia's chest puffed out with a surge of pride. "Queen, hm?" he rumbled, his gaze lingering on my lips. "All the same, a woman should be more attentive to her child and her future husband, wouldn't you agree?"
Despite his irritation, I could see the flicker of desire reignite in his eyes. This was good. I needed him pliable and eager.
Leaning in, I brushed my lips against his cheek. "Forgive me, Elia," I murmured, my voice laced with faux apology. "Things have been... hectic at the palace lately. The coronation preparations are all-consuming. With Tsuneo waking and everything..." "You need not worry about that brat. I'll be taking the throne soon enough... You'll be wearing my robe soon enough."
He lifted me onto the table, thrusting his hips against mine. "You draped in jewels, giving me another child. Another son... A daughter..."
Internally, I rolled my eyes. Marrying Elia was the furthest thing from my mind. He was a useful
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pawn, a means to an end, but my heart belonged to Tsuneo. The only reason I'd entangled myself
with
Trial
more.
a desperate gamble after I'd failed the Fire. A royal bastard, nephew to the King, secured my place amongst the nobility.
sent a shiver down my spine, a calculated response rather than a genuine one. He didn't need to
my neck. His fingers fumbled
in a pretense of modesty. "There's something more important. Something
reluctantly, his brow furrowed in annoyance. "More
small smile. "Perhaps not becoming Queen," I admitted, "but ensuring
are
head-on. "There's a human woman," I said, my voice
who has somehow ensnared Tsuneo's affections.
removed."
down my spine. His grip on my arm
"The so-called prophesied savior. The human who somehow cheated her way through the
so abruptly, I stumbled
about this?" he roared; his voice laced with betrayal. "You knew a human had passed. the Trial
"Besides, what difference does it make? She's just
anger palpable. "I don't
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you're a fool if you think that she's just a human?" he echoed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. A human blessed by the touch of the phoenix,
front of me, his gaze burning into mine. "Tell me everything," he commanded, his voice low and dangerous. "Everything you know about this
"What's so special about her?" I snapped. "Why can't you see that
of something akin to pity crossing his features before it was replaced by a cold ruthlessness.
1 frowned.
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