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The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16: They Will Not Protect Her

Third Person’s POV.

The cold night air bit into the servant’s skin as she walked briskly along the stone corridors, rubbing her arms for warmth. The banquet had ended hours ago, and most of the pack had retired for the night. She was exhausted, looking forward to resting in her quarters.

But then—a shadow moved.

Before she could react, two guards emerged from the darkness. One grabbed her left arm. The other seized her right.

The servant gasped, her body stiffening in shock. "What—? What’s happening? What did I do?"

The guards said nothing.

Fear clawed its way up her throat as they began dragging her down the hallway.

She didn’t dare scream. She knew the rules. Making a scene would only make things worse. Still, panic surged through her.

"Where are you taking me?" she whispered frantically. "Please! At least tell me—"

But no matter how many questions she asked, she was met with silence.

The guards led her through the back exit of the estate, out into the open training grounds. The night was eerily quiet, the only sound coming from the distant rustling of leaves. Lanterns stationed around the perimeter cast flickering pools of light across the rocky ground.

Then, suddenly—they shoved her forward.

She hit the dirt, her hands scraping against the rough ground. A sharp sting shot through her palms, but she barely noticed. The cold realization of what was happening sent ice through her veins.

This wasn’t a mistake. This was punishment.

Her breathing turned shallow as she pushed herself up, turning just in time to see a figure step into the light.

Jeffery.

The moment she recognized him, her body went rigid.

"Beta Jeffery." Her voice trembled as she lowered her head in greeting.

Jeffery didn’t acknowledge her greeting. Instead, his gaze was cold, calculating.

"How dare you disrespect our Alpha?"

The servant’s eyes widened in alarm. Disrespect?

She quickly shook her head, her pulse hammering. "I would never, Beta! I— I don’t understand."

Jeffery tilted his head slightly as if studying an insect. "Denying food to the Alpha’s wife in front of esteemed guests," he said evenly. "Tell me—how is that not a direct insult to him?"

The servant’s stomach lurched. So, this was about the banquet?

She had assumed it would pass. The Alpha hadn’t made a big deal of it. She thought he had let it go after the warning. But it seemed she had been wrong.

Horribly wrong.

Her legs wobbled beneath her as she dropped to her knees.

"I—I wasn’t thinking, my Lord," she stammered. "I made a mistake! I swear, it won’t happen again."

Jeffery’s gaze didn’t waver. "Did you think you were above the Alpha’s wife?" he said smoothly. "Is that what you believe?" fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

The servant bowed her head lower, pressing her forehead against the dirt. "N-No! I don’t think that at all!"

"Good," Jeffery said, his voice dipping lower. "Because I’m here to ensure it doesn’t happen again."

A sick feeling crawled up her spine.

Slowly, Jeffery turned to the guards. "One hundred lashes."

The servant’s body seized in horror.

"What?!" She jerked upright, wild-eyed. "P-please! I swear I will never—"

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