The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 84

CH84 Morgan

We walked arm in arm across the meadow toward a pair of trees that had grown together into an arching doorway. It filled with the same light that had been in the gate, and I realized this must be where I came through.

"How'd I get here, if I didn't walk through the

e gate?

"You were in the heart of the palace, dear. You're the queen! You and the palace are connected in ways you haven't started to understand... The truth is of the veil

I frowned. "One day, you'll be able to open the veil from wherever you are at will, and then things get fun!"

I chuckled. "I hope you'll be back by then. It would be nice to hear from a mure experienced source.

She smirked. "I think you'll be fine even if you have to figure it all out on your own... Thank you for visiting, dear. This is much more pleasant than I expected. Part of me had been dreading getting a daughter-in-law in case she was terrible. Like Ari." I laughed. "Has she always been like that?"

"Since the moment she was brought into the palace? Honestly... I told him! I told him to get her under control as she was going to be a problem, and look where he is... I can't wait to rub it in his face. You know, he's the king, so he thinks he knows everything." Her eyes turned gently. But he's also incredibly trusting and naive at times, and 1 think she knows that. They all do. He's the golden dragon after all..."

"Tsuneo didn't realize that Ari had feelings for him."

She scoffed. "Because she's sneaky, and he's not paying attention to her. Tsuneo never really spent a lot of time around her. He had a lot of energy to burn off. She smirked. "I hope you'll enjoy it to the fullest so I can tease you mercilessly."

I scowled at her. "So that's what kind of mother-in-law you are."

She squeezed me

me close. "You wouldn't have me any other way."

I chuckled at that and squeezed her back. She pulled back with a sigh.

"Tell Tsuneo I love him... And tell my husband that..." Her eyes turned misty. "That every distance is but a step for the love of a brave warrior, even if the sun has seemed to stop setting."

I nodded.

hand, slipping something onto my arm. "And this... as my blessing. It will come in handy for all those wenches who think they have

"I try

gone, and I was stumbling through darkness. As I stumbled out of the portal, I felt

heart skipped a beat. He flew to me, wrapping me in his

squeezing me close. He

threaded

and

pot...

He pulled back. His

eyes were wide. "What?"

look at the king. He was frozen in place. His eyes

wanted me to pass on

the pain

back at the

And he lifted his chin, taking a brave stance,

back at me.

has been... too long since she passed

of a brave warring, even if the sun has seemed

Tsuneo

was stunned, my mind reeling. The words washed through my mind as if she was right there to say them. I remembered her saying it often. in my

that distance will be just a dream... He nodded stillly. Thank you, Morgan.... Are you

"Just fine. Met my mother-in-law and learned

me and walked towards father. She said something in a very low tone, so love that I couldn't hear her, but the look on my fathers face told me it was something good. Certainly he pulled her clase and squeezer tight, sniffling

visit her every once in a while? I think

chuckled. "You are queen you may go wherever you wish... Who would I be to get in between

sniffled and

"Thank you," he whispered.

Morgan patted his back.

replied, her voice soft. "She loves

tears. "I love her too," he replied, his voice barely a

deep breath and pulled

it is not too much to ask for, would you explain everything to Tsuno? I don't believe I am in a place