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

soothing as she led

luck. All the good stuff

wanted to try

if we can

me with a smile. "Be calm,

through the

down at the child and then back to her face. I

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 seemed angry

of them declared, his voice booming through the hall. To have the woman who

to have another,

Iwman blood."

I could push down my anger

a deep breath remembering Morgan's words. Being angry would help me get through this

began, my voice steady. "It is at least callous to bring up Keiji in relation to this child and at the celebration

mask of

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Elders had the nerve

the child shouldn't be around to hear this conversation, and

sensing an opportunity to regain control, stepped forward. "He is five years old," she announced, her voice

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

not going to remain silent a moment longer.

corrected, stepping forward. As

But-

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, for you to bring this child forth, yet he has been raised who

She stammered

had

For now, you will do well sit, eat, and be

throne! Are you going to just sweep this under the

I glared