The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 62

CH62 Tsuneo

Unlike Arl, there were no laws in this child's eyes. The fact that he didn't try to cower behind Ari when Morgan approached, set off alarms in the back of my mind. There was a lie here, but I didn't know exactly what it was. Looking at his face, it was obvious that he was related to Ari. I had no doubt that this was her child, but... there was no child-like love for her in his expression or actions.

She seemed to be little more than a stranger to her.

I felt terrible. My suspicions were completely unfounded. Even if the child was a part of Ari's schemes, the child didn't necessarily have any. Morgan walked across the floor, a quiet strength emanating from her. She crouched down to meet the child at eye level. Ari hadn't even turned to look at her.

"What's your name?" Morgan asked.

Ari looked down at her, sneering at her. She tugged the child away from Margan roughly.

"Get away from him, human, Ari hissed.

The child's eyes widened

ed with w wunder, rather than pulling back, he leaned toward Morgan. "You're a human?"

Morgan smiled. "I am. I'm Morgan."

"Im Kai," he said. " Ive never met a human before."

"Well, I've never met a tiny dragon before, it seems like we've both entered into a new experience." He giggled a little. "Are you hungry? Would you like to come with me to get something to eat?" She glanced over to the king. It looks like the adults have some things to discuss. You don't want to stick around for boring adult stuff, do you?"

He shook his head. "I'm hungry."

"I thought so," Morgan extended her hand. "Let's f find something tasty, hm?"

Ari snarled, but the child let go of her and took Morgan's. In a matter of seconds, Morgan led

Morgan led the child any f

was gentle and soothing as she led him

the good stuff probably

always wanted to try roasted

let's see if we can

calm, yeah. When you're done,

Ari and through the rest of the

child and then back to her face. I had no idea what her plan was,

small hand nestled in hers. The moment Morgan disappeared into the crowd, I looked back at my father, who seemed impressed with Morgan's actions, before taking a deep breath. I turned back to the Elders, their faces disapproval and suspicion. Some of them whispered between themselves. I caught my father's eye and so no suspicion in them, but anger. He knew the child wasn't mine, but he also

hall. To have the woman who

great thing to have another, true, dragon heir," another said. "One bom of our kind rather

Iwman blood."

before I could push down

remembering Morgan's words. Being angry would help me get through

I began, my voice steady. "It is at least callous to bring up Keiji in relation to

mask of

CH62

the nerve to

hear this conversation, and it is a matter for court

control, stepped forward. "He is five years old," she announced, her voice dripping with false

the crowd. Five years old? The child looked younger, more vulnerable. But Ari

it long enough," Ari said. "I'm not going to remain silent a moment longer. I will have what is owed to

my father corrected, stepping forward. As it is his lineage that

But-

agree with Tsuneo, and Lady Morgan's wisdom. A child should remain as innocent as possible of the affairs of adults. The fact that you brought him here like this gives me pause and angers me at how you have squandered my benevolence and your education." He glanced at Ari. "It would have been the work of nothing, years ago,

She stammered

I had

soon enough. For now, you will do well sit, eat, and be quiet for the rest of the evening. We will pick this conversation up tomorrow after the

throne! Are you going to just sweep

I glared