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.

would have never imagined 1

snorted. "Neither did

1 ruffled Kai's hair.

will no doubt want to start as soon as Lady

have questions for you, father. As

and she smiled at me. My heart melted, stirring up every instinct I had. It struck me then that not only did my dragon seem enamored with

were fated to be together

my phoenix... in every sense

you sleep well? Father

to get the day started. At least,

"More dan well.

She settled into the seat beside me and

on a bed that comfortable before. It's

than base

hay

gratefully. We ate leisurely. It was just the four of us,

couldn't help but wonder what exactly Morgan had planned. I could

open, and

was a mask. He acknowledged

have been made. Do you still wish to continue with

opened her

you to be completely sure, for whatever this test reveals will stand forever. And all consequences that may flow from what is revealed today

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looked over at Tsuneo

should have been standing. The thought of ruling by his side,

the power and the

me completely. It was so close. I would never have to sleep with anyone else. I certainly would, but it wouldn't be for survival. It

being thrown from the palace. The way the crowds would celebrate me.

his wife, his queen,