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.

smiled, then took my hand, slipping something onto my arm. "And this... as my blessing. It will come in handy for all

nodded. "I

and I was stumbling through darkness.

to face Tsuneo. My heart skipped a beat. He

squeezing me

threaded his hand in

and squeezed him

L-replied pot... I saw

He pulled back. His

eyes were wide. "What?"

to look at the king. He was frozen in place. His eyes were blowing with a sense of hope, but

wanted me to

the pain

glanced back at the

turned glossy. And he lifted his chin, taking a brave stance, though I could

back at me.

long since she

distance is but a step for the love of a brave warring, even if the sun has

Tsuneo

as if she was right there to say them. I remembered her saying it often. in my youth. Father's eyes filled with tears. He clenched his hands at his

always rise to a new day, and that distance will be just a dream... He

fine. Met my mother-in-law and

that I couldn't hear her, but the look

once in a while? I think we have a lot to talk about,

are queen you may go wherever you wish... Who would I be to get

sniffled and wiped

"Thank you," he whispered.

Morgan patted his back.

she replied, her voice soft. "She

his eyes filled with tears. "I love her too,"

a deep breath

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