The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 62

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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 him

All the good stuff probably isn't gone

always wanted to try roasted

if we can find

beside me with a smile. "Be calm,

Ari and through the rest of the

back to her face. I had no idea what her

watched as she led the child away, his 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

such a disgrace," one of them declared, his voice booming through the hall. To have the woman who has born a son,

would be a great thing to have another, true, dragon heir," another said. "One bom of our

Iwman blood."

could push down my anger enough

words. Being angry would help me get through this as quickly as

I forced myself to speak. "This is not the time for such talk, I began, my voice steady. "It is at least callous to

mask of

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bristled. The Elders had the nerve to look

around to hear this conversation, and it is a matter for court

is five years old," she announced, her voice dripping with false pride. "Old enough to understand the importance of

crowd. Five years old? The child looked younger, more vulnerable. But Ari seemed determined to push

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

forward. As it is his lineage that is under

But-

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

She stammered

had

you will make them apparent soon enough. For now, you will do well sit, eat, and be quiet for the rest of the

to the throne! Are you going to just sweep this under the rug

I glared