The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26: An Unexpected Dinner with Draven

Meredith.

I was exhausted.

The so-called tour of the estate had dragged on longer than necessary, covering endless halls, courtyards, and rooms I had no real interest in.

By the time I returned to my chamber, my body felt like it had been wrung dry. The moment my head hit the pillow, I sank into sleep, not caring about anything else.

When I finally woke up nearly two hours later, the sky had dimmed slightly, and my stomach grumbled in protest. Lunch was waiting for me on the dining table, but the presence of Madame Beatrice ruined any appetite I might have had.

Her eyes, always sharp and assessing, followed my every movement as I ate. A cold weight sat in my chest. No matter what I did, I could never relax around her.

She was a silent force pressing down on me, like a chain I couldn’t shake off. So, when she finally stood and left, a breath of relief escaped my lips.

Madame Beatrice left me in the company of Azul, Deidra, and Kira.

At first, I was skeptical—Deidra and Kira were practically strangers to me. But as a few hours passed, I realized they weren’t as rigid as I thought.

Away from Madame Beatrice’s presence, they were easy to talk to, lighthearted even.

Eventually, Deidra and Kira excused themselves to fetch some mid-afternoon snacks, leaving me alone with Azul.

I took the chance.

I turned to her, studying her face, searching for any signs of resentment. "How did you fare after my father drove you away?"

Azul blinked at the question, then smiled softly. "I went back to my maternal home. My uncle took me in. I picked up crocheting." A small chuckle escaped her. "So, I was fine."

I exhaled, relieved. I was worried Azul wouldn’t have any place to go to after being unjustly sent away. It had been a guilt I carried for years. Now, I could let it go.

Still, there was one more thing that unsettled me. "Did my mother really send for you?"

Azul’s smile deepened. "She did."

I frowned. "You are sure?"

She nodded. "She sent me a letter, asking me to come take care of you now that you were marrying Alpha Draven from the Mystic Furs Pack."

I stared at her, disbelief clawing at my thoughts. It didn’t make sense. My mother had never been the type to offer kindness to me, so I still doubted her actions.

Before I could press further, Deidra and Kira returned, carrying a stainless tray. The scent of fresh fruit filled the room.

"We brought guava and watermelon," Kira announced with a grin.

Deidra set the tray on the dining table and pulled out a chair for me.

I hesitated, then took a seat, picking up a slice of guava. The pink flesh looked soft and juicy. I took a bite, chewing slowly, nodding in approval. "It’s good."

Kira exchanged a look with Deidra, then said, "They came straight from the tree."

I nodded slowly. The guava was actually really sweet.

As I ate, I asked, "How long have you both worked for the Oatrun family?"

Kira responded, "Since we were teenagers."

I hummed, filing away the information. Then, the air in the room shifted.

The door opened, and Madame Beatrice stepped inside. Immediately, Deidra and Kira fell silent and moved away from me, as if afraid to be caught too close.

Behind Madame Beatrice stood the doctor. It seemed he was very dedicated to healing my scar.

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