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

voice was gentle and soothing as she led him through

in luck. All the good stuff probably isn't gone

to try roasted

if we can find

a smile. "Be calm, yeah. When you're done, want to

away from Ari and through the

back to her face. I

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

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

great thing to have another, true, dragon heir,"

Iwman blood."

I could push down my

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

for such talk, I began, my voice steady. "It is at least callous to bring up Keiji in relation to this child

mask of

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bristled. The Elders had the nerve

child shouldn't be around to hear this conversation, and it is a matter for

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

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

not going to remain silent a moment longer. I will have

forward. As it is his lineage that is under

But-

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

She stammered

had my

eat, and be

"Tomorrow? He's heir to the throne! Are you going to

I glared