The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 113

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showered and sunk into the bath soon after, but Morgan started to nod off, so I pulled her out soon after. She murmured something, warm and sleepy as I gave her drying clothes and left her to get dressed alone.

I turned to the closet, retrieving sleepwear for the both of us. I offered her a sleeping robe as she came out still wrapped in her towel.

"It's meant to be cold tonight, the start of winter. Stay in the steam while I get the fire going."

She frowned. "It's midsummer."

I chuckled. "In the human realm, yes, but here, it is the beginning of winter. The Convening of the Celestial Compass will be the first day of spring."

She took the robe with a grateful nod, disappearing behind one of the dividers in the bathroom to peel off her towel. 1 busied myself slipping into my own and heading into the main chamber. I lit the fire with a burst of dark flames that caught quickly then burst into a bright orange flame, quickly filling the room with warmth.

As the fire crackled, I got the heated flooring activated and closed the window covers. I heard the soft rustling of fabric as she changed. I couldn't help but smile slightly, a sense of normalcy settling in amidst the chaos of everything else.

There was still so much to do, but at least these quiet moments were back. When she emerged, she was wrapped in the robe, her hair now looked a bit drier, and she had a rosy glow to her skin.

I crossed the room to her, pulling her into my arms. She melted into me, her head resting against my chest. For a long moment, neither of us said anything.

"We need to talk."

"There's a lot we should discuss before breakfast tomorrow." I chuckled. "It's guaranteed to be a show."

She pulled back, her eyes wide. "Do you even think they'll show up to breakfast?"

I blinked at that and burst into laughter. How did Morgan know my parents so well?

"Maybe not, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't. Kai's missed you."

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heart at ease. As we lay together, lost in the quier

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was curled into my arms her breathing soft and even. I reached out, my hand tracing the delicat lines

morning." I whispered,

stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "Morning," she replied, her voice

the lips. Her cheeks flushed, and

we have time to

glanced toward the window, gauging the time by the sliver of light

"Plenty."

lay together for a long time, simply enjoying each other's company. And then, I remember everything that had been happening

began to ring, sending a song through the whole palace the way it had when Morgan had passed

make her reappearance as

"What is that?"

smiled. "Summoning the royal

faces when they saw mother, let alone the what the harem members would look like. As we made our way to the dining hall, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. This morning was going to be a night to remember. When I arrived at the

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in his usual seat. My mother sat beside him, drapped in her favorite ro my father's gold one trimmed in opal "Tather," I said, my voice

up with a wry smile.

toward

make her agreeable?"

could be a petty

rounded the table. She threw her arms around me and squeezed tightly. She pulled back with a bright,

pinched my cheek. "I hear you've gotten

stepped aside, gesturing to Morgan. "This is

Morgan

without a moment's hesitation. We had spoken at length while we were both unconscious. We spoke with Pyra

to meet you in the flesh," she said and pulled back. "I look forward to causing all sorts of