The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 105

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Tsuneo

Kaito sputtered, struggling to speak.

I regarded Kai with a wry smile. "Is that what you want? To call him uncl

"Well... sort of." He poked at a peach. "He's a lot nicer than my father, so I want to have a good relationship with him... And he's the king, so I should definitely work on a better relationship with him so I won't have to live like father does." He leaned closer. "I have a bigger plan thought.

I leaned closer and lowered my voice. "Oh, and what is that?"

"You have to promise not to tell, he whispered, pursing his lips. "I'm trusting you."

He narrowed his eyes and I smiled, leaning down so my ear was closer.

I promise. I won't even tell Lady Morgan."

He hesitated then leaned up and whispered soft enough that no one else should have heard it. I was impressed that he knew enough to actually whisper.

"I want to be adopted."

Tarofu cackled. This kid is the best!

I leaned up and eyed him. "Lofty."

w do you

"I know, but I have a plan. Do you think it's possible if I do well on my studies? think 1

d be doing something else?"

I smiled down at him and chuckled. "Why are you pulling me into your scheming?"

"Lady Morgan isn't here, so you're the next best option."

wife is quite crafty. I picked up my glass. "And I'm sure he'd love to, even if

much different than the idiot I killed or his sister, to give you

table gasped and

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philosopher says

not have solutions."

Interesting paraphrasing, but accurate.

in his seat,

are." I paused.

the seat, and there wasn't a seat for me." He frowned and scanned the table.

you are if you'd like,"

Lady Morgan,

"Yes."

I gratefully accept your aid." We shook on it and I couldn't help but smile at how serious he seemed. He looked down bashfully, his

back, 'It'll be nice not to be

The hall went silent again, but this time, I felt a simmering amusement bubbling within me. I pushed my peaches toward

like the brotherly thing to do. And it was the least of the treats I owed him for embarrassing Kaito and clearing up my suspicions. Having them all look at Kai suspiciously and wonder what I was going to

they all looked. They were probably going to report to their mothers about this new allegiance and speculate about

as interesting as the fact that we were cousins... which meant Kai was the son of the traitorous uncle I had only ever heard about. I'd thought he was dead, but it seemed like he'd survived his coup

had been a co-conspirator with Ari's father, it was no surprise that they

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sweet as Kai was. I supposed this was why my father had allowed Ari

the table as I glanced at Kaito. He looked like he wanted to spit nails. "Seems like I should have

sullen quiet, their eyes fixed anywhere but on me. Kaito had the good sense to hurry through his meal and leave as

dumber than he was.

eem even

of it. It was a bit concerning that my father hadn't come

on.

the

said. "Lunch