The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 70

CH70 Morgan

"Of course, he was a golden dragon as well. Tsuneo frowned. "Other than the one uncle who died, Maya's father, I have no idea about the rest of them. Father doesn't talk about them much."

*it's not just Keiji who could be Kal's father," I said helplessly. For an imperial lineage, you all have the strangest way of keeping track of your... lineage."

He smiled. "Perhaps you can bring some of your human record-keeping skills to us. My mother would complain about the same thing."

I sighed. "We'll talk to your old dad in the morning. For now, let's get some sleep."

As we lay in the darkness, the weight of all the information rushed through my head. I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. Tsuneo snuggled close to me, with his hand in my hair, but I couldn't sleep wondering who Kai's father was, if they had anything to do with the curse on Tsuneo, and if they had anything to do with his mother's death.

If he did... how long was it before he set his sights on me?

Tsuneo

Morning came quicker than I expected. Morgan remained asleep, but I got up to get dressed. I set out the row by hope she would wear for the day and headed down the hall. Kal was awake and letting Maya help him get dressed

When I saw him wearing something that I was pretty sure used to be mine. I shook my head. Maya was grinning.

"It was the only children's things that seemed appropriate, considering that he's a boy..."

"You're just enjoying this too much

As you say, Your Highness." She shrugged. I believe His Majesty will want you to join him in the Hall for breakfast. Is Lady Morgan awake yet?"

"Yet, but we will head that way. I

I imagine she will be

up soon..

She practically skipped around me and down the hall. I gathered Kai my arms and we headed down to the dining hall where my father was likely waiting. I got Kai settled and took a seat. Father seemed warmed and amused at the sight.

imagined

"Neither did

1 ruffled Kai's hair.

no doubt want to start as soon as Lady Morgan is

calm as can be, though I have questions for you, father. As

every instinct I had. It struck me then that not only did my dragon seem enamored with her, but I loved her.

we were fated to

phoenix... in every sense of the

you sleep well? Father

ready to get the day started.

"More dan well.

settled into the seat beside me and ruffled

bed that comfortable

than base

hay

went stiff, but Morgan carried on, putting food on Kai's plate. I filled her plate before she could even start. She smiled at me gratefully. We ate leisurely. It was just the four of us, which was rare. I guessed everyone else were too divided about the situation

I couldn't help but wonder what exactly Morgan had planned. I could tell by her demeanor. She was up to something, and I was excited to find out

open, and

mask. He

still wish to continue

her mouth.

test reveals will stand forever. And all consequences that may flow from what

Απ

www

over at Tsuneo and

where I should have been standing. The

power and the glory

completely. It was so close. I would never have to sleep with anyone else. I certainly

way the crowds would celebrate me. I would never have

wife,