The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Knowing Her Secret

Meredith.

I sat quietly in front of my dresser, slipping into the matching black top and skirt I picked from the boutique three days ago.

The fabric still smelled new. It had a soft floral design that felt too bright for how I felt inside.

Deidra stood behind me, plugging in the hand dryer. The low hum filled the room as warm air blew through my damp hair.

"We need to be quick, my lady," she said softly. "The doctor is already here. We shouldn’t keep him waiting."

I froze for a breath before nodding once.

She worked efficiently, brushing and drying, her fingers moving with the rhythm of someone who had done this a thousand times. Within minutes, she tied my silver strands into a high ponytail and began braiding it down.

Azul stood nearby with the balm jar in her hands but didn’t open it. "My lady, we will skip today," she said, her voice too cheerful. "Since the doctor is here, it’s better not to interfere with anything."

I tensed.

Why did she sound so... hopeful?

Even Deidra added from behind, "Maybe this time, he will offer a lasting solution to the injury and the scar. I hope everything goes well, my lady."

’But I don’t!’ I screamed the words in my head.

I didn’t want it to heal. Not yet. Not until I was ready to let go. That mark was more than just a simple injury. It was a reminder.

A knock came on the door, and Kira poked her head in.

"They are in here, my lady," she said gently.

A moment later, I was led to the small sitting area of my living quaters. Jeffery and the doctor were already waiting. Oddly, both of them were still standing.

I looked to Kira, puzzled.

"They didn’t want to sit," she said, almost reading my mind.

Jeffery bowed slightly. "My lady."

The doctor offered a kind smile. "It’s good to see you again, Lady Meredith."

"Doctor." I managed a nod, my pulse tightening. I hope he didn’t notice that I didn’t want him here.

Jeffery stepped forward. "Since the doctor was already here on other matters, the Alpha asked if he could take a look at your injury."

"There was really no need for the Alpha to do this," I said with a fake smile before I could stop myself.

Three faces turned toward me—Azul, Kira, and Deidra—all wearing the same expression: confusion, and a flicker of disappointment.

But I didn’t care. Their emotions weren’t my concern at the moment. Only my motive mattered.

Jeffery simply nodded. "The Alpha is waiting."

I didn’t need him to explain what that meant. Draven would expect a report.

I lowered myself onto the single sofa, already regretting it.

Then Jeffery excused himself, stepping outside and closing the door gently behind him.

The doctor reached into his bag, pulled out a hand lens, and crouched before me. "May I?"

I gave a small nod, trying to calm the thunder in my chest, hoping he doesn’t see the foul play here.

The herbal scent from his coat reminded me of the clinic back in my pack. I shut my eyes, trying to steady my breathing.

Please don’t find out.

I felt his fingers near my face, gentle and clinical. Still, I wanted to flinch away from him.

The touch didn’t last long. He withdrew his hand, and when I opened my eyes, a frown was tightening his face.

"The balm isn’t working," he said finally. "Your injury hasn’t changed. It looks... exactly as it did the first time I saw it."

I kept my face carefully blank, though inside I exhaled in relief.

Azul stepped closer. "Doctor, what can be done?"

Her voice was laced with hope, just like the others. And that made me feel worse.

He turned his attention back to me. "I might need to try a different method."

~**Draven**~

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