When a Comfort Pet Reveals a Royal Identity
A Marriage Ends in Rejection
Zoe's husband leaves her explicitly because of her weight gain, and their son joins in the humiliation by refusing to acknowledge her as his mother. The dual betrayal by her own family leaves her isolated and desperate for a source of affection that cannot judge her appearance or reject her love.
The Palm-Sized Dragon Mochi
Seeking unconditional companionship, Zoe purchases a miniature dragon guaranteed to love its owner. She names the creature Mochi and establishes a nightly routine of cuddling him and rubbing his distinctive crystal horns, finding the comfort she lost when her family turned away.
The Dragon King's True Identity
Five weeks later, the pet store contacts Zoe with a stunning error: Mochi is actually Christian, the ancient Dragon King. The nightly horn rubbing she performed as a soothing gesture carries profound magical significance, binding her to a powerful ruler and upending her quiet life with a displaced monarch.