The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 77

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Morgan

Hiro burst into fresh, heart-wrenching sobs and buried his face in my shoulder, clinging to me. He felt so small in my arms. His sobs were muffled against my shoulder. He trembled, and I couldn't figure out what to say. "Promise me you won't abandon me," he cried, his voice filled with desperation. "Promise?"

I promise," I whispered, my voice barely audible. TI always be here for you,"

As he cried, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. It was a relief to know that he knew. The truth was out, and while it was painful, it was also liberating. At the very least, he'd be able to start processing it all.

I know it hurts right now, but it will get better. And when you're free to leave the hospital," I continued, my voice firm, Tm taking you with me.

"Taking me with you where?"

The dragon realm."

He gasped and pulled away, his eyes wide with disbelief. "It's realm?"

I nodded

"You're living in there? Ren, what's going on?"

I grinned. "It's a bit complicated, but what do you think? Do you want to come? Meet my husband? See the palace?"

His jaw dropped. "You have a husband? But you said that you weren't going to get married."

"Let's talk about it when you can have cake?" I smiled. I glanced over at Kai. "What do you say? A trip? Maybe adopt a little brother on the way!

Kai flushed and looked down at his feet.

asked, his voice filled

here," I replied, my voice firm.

eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you," he whispered. "I

can't just take my son," Goro hissed.

I saw the light rippling through the air as I brought Hiro closer to me. "Stay away from us. You've done enough." I glared at them. My husband wanted to kill you for your betrayal.

with awe. I frowned. Then, I realized that there was a strange sensation washing over me. My skin began to tingle, a warmth spreading through my body. I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes widening in shock. My eyes had transformed into a brilliant red-orange, glowing with an otherworldly intensity. Ripples of flame-like light danced across my skin, illuminating my features with an unnatural glms, Something like golden scales fluttered and flickered

had not understood then, but the longer I looked

me, his eyes fluttering. He

you stay a little

course, at least until

and I gently placed Hiro back

body trembling with exhaustion. As he drifted off

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were still standing. They were clearly terrified, but I didn't care. They'd put us all through so much for their selfishness. As Kai and I headed out, 1 called for an imperial guard. She was dressed as a purse, but the bowed her

firm. To not

needs rest

at my brother, I led Kai away from the room. My mind

him in bed and shuffled back to the room I shared with Tsuneo. The power and odd sensations continued to

dizzy, yet no matter how cold I turned, I couldn't get cooler at all. I felt like I was boiling

main door open, and hope sparked in

Tsuneo called out.

slamping against the

second later. I couldn't even be surprised or embarrassed. I saw him

drifting through

the steam. He came in closer quickly, and suddenly, he was leaning over me. He lifted me up, and I sighed, feeling the heat starting to flow out of me. I curled closer to him. He gathered me closer. "Are you alright? You.." He growled, lowering his head and burying his

hot," I

off the water. He scooped me up

you been running

I gasped. Tsuneo tumed on the water to fill the tub. He lowered me into the tub