The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63: First Time Outside

Meredith.

The soft fragrance of vanilla and coconut lingered in the air as I sat at the dresser, watching Azul through the mirror.

She dabbed the healing balm across the scar that stretched down the side of my cheek—one that had faded slightly but still caught the light like a thin thread of silver.

She had been so consistent with applying the balm morning and night that the scar was starting to close up again. But how could I allow that?

I’m going to break her heart tonight.

Azul’s brows creased in concern.

"Would you like the hat veil today, my lady?" she asked softly.

I met her gaze in the mirror and gave a small nod. "Yes."

Today wasn’t like strolling through the estate’s gardens. This was Duskmoor. A city filled with humans and their judging eyes. I didn’t know how they would react to my scar, but I didn’t care to find out either.

I was only doing this for myself.

Azul gave a polite bow and slipped out of the room. A minute later, she returned with the hat veil from my wedding day.

My breath hitched at the sight of it. The white veil shimmered faintly in the light, reminding me of the moment everything was decided which led up to this moment.

For a second, I hesitated.

"You don’t have to wear it if—" Azul began, but I waved her off gently.

"No. It’s fine."

I looked over to Deidra who was waiting for me to decide. "I don’t want my hair out. I would prefer an updo. Nothing complicated, just neat and comfortable."

"Yes, my lady," she replied, gathering the soft silver strands of my hair. She picked out two lilac flower pins and set to work.

"My lady, your hair is very shiny and healthy," she said.

I allowed a small smile. "I guess the expensive shampoo and conditioner weren’t a waste after all."

We chuckled quietly.

Once dressed, I stepped out into the hall, flanked by my maidservants. All of them looked lovely in their modest dresses, matching satchels slung over their shoulders, their newly issued Duskmoor ID cards tucked inside.

Azul, Arya, and Cora were brimming with excitement. They would finally be seeing the city beyond the estate walls, just like me.

Even Deidra and Kira, who had been here before, couldn’t hide their eagerness. This wasn’t just a shopping trip—it was more like a step into freedom.

But of course, Wanda had to ruin it.

We entered the sitting room only to find Xamira already there, lounging with her feet curled beneath her, chewing on a chocolate bar like she hadn’t a care in the world.

We waited. And waited.

An hour passed before Wanda finally appeared, clapping her hands together like she had just orchestrated a royal ball.

No apology. Just an explanation that made us all seem unproductive.

"I was busy handling some papers and didn’t know when time passed," she announced, her smile too perfect, her face baked in layers of powder and red lipstick that made her look like a villain from a stage play.

"We are heading to Duskmoor city mall, and we will be having lunch outside after that."

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