The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 151

Chapter 151: Excited For The Ride

Meredith.

I woke up grinning like I had swallowed the sun.

Today was the day I drove to town by myself. Well, technically, Dennis would be in the car, but the steering wheel would be mine.

The road would be mine. The engine, the turns, the thrill. All mine.

I hummed to myself as I sat up, swinging my legs off the bed, the sheets falling to the floor like they knew I wouldn’t need them today.

I practically skipped to the window and pulled the curtains apart. The morning light spilt into the room like a blessing.

When Azul and the others entered a few minutes later, their footsteps paused.

"You’re glowing, my lady," Azul said, tilting her head.

"My lady." Kira frowned playfully. "Did you... win a war in your dreams?"

"I’m driving to town today," I announced, stretching my arms above my head.

Their eyes widened.

"To town?" Deidra echoed.

I nodded with the grin of someone who had already planned their route, ice cream flavour, and parking spot. "Dennis promised. Since I finally learned how to park correctly, today’s the reward."

"Oh, my lady!" Arya clapped her hands in excitement.

"Congratulations, my lady," Cora beamed. "You’ve earned it."

Azul just smiled and nodded. "Just be careful. And don’t speed."

With their help, I bathed quickly and changed into something light for now. Breakfast was still ahead.

By the time I reached the dining room, my steps were lighter than usual. I didn’t sit—I practically bounced into my chair.

The others were already there except for Draven. The clink of cutlery filled the space. But the air shifted slightly as soon as I arrived—maybe because I couldn’t stop smiling.

Two minutes later, Draven arrived, breakfast was served, and we all started eating.

Wanda, seated across the long table, narrowed her eyes.

"You look so happy this morning," she said slowly. "It seems something good has happened to you. Do you mind sharing it?"

My smile dropped like a stone.

"Of course I mind," I said flatly. "Just mind your business and keep your eyes out of mine."

A heavy, stretched silence followed.

But in the next second, the clinking resumed, and the room returned to normal like nothing had happened.

I kept eating like I hadn’t just verbally gutted her.

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Later, a short rest gave way to a routine, swimming lesson with Draven. I changed into my training suit, wrapped myself in a towel, and headed for the pool.

The sky was clear. The water shimmered. Draven was already there, arms folded, face unreadable as usual.

"Float drill," he said simply. "Again. Ten minutes."

I didn’t groan or roll my eyes. I simply nodded and walked into the pool.

I let his commands wash over me like the water itself. In this mood, even his voice didn’t irritate me. I had already won the day; he just didn’t know it yet.

Draven kept correcting my breathing, posture and arm tension. I swallowed all of it. I did everything he said, precisely.

Eventually, he stopped giving commands and just watched.

I guessed he got tired after not getting a reaction out of me.

As the session ended, I grabbed a towel and turned to walk off—when his voice cut through the air again.

"There are only two days left until your swimming lessons are over. Hopefully, you’re ready for your test."

I froze. My smile faltered.

But as I turned halfway to respond, he was already walking off like he didn’t need my response.

I stared at his back, lips tightening. Then I stomped one foot lightly on the floor.

Though Valmora said my actions were childish, it made me feel a little better.

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I pointed to the softer shade. "That one. The pink." Surprisingly, I wanted to look very simple today, which was a large contrast to the big milestone I would be hitting. freёwebnovel-com

I headed down the stairs, heart fluttering in a rhythm that felt somewhere between thrill and panic. I was excited. I was nervous. But most of all, I was ready.

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