The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Meredith Fires Back at Wanda

**(Third Person)**

The tension from the encounter with the little boy lingered, but Meredith forced herself to focus as she stepped into another boutique. The lighting was warm, and the space quieter.

The shopkeeper gave her a brief nod before returning to folding scarves behind the counter.

The boutique was lined with flowing dresses—elegant cuts in soft hues and modern patterns. Meredith brushed her fingers over the delicate fabrics, drawn to a pale violet dress with soft embroidery at the hem. It reminded her of the early spring rains in Stormveil. And the colour of her eyes.

Azul stepped closer. "That one would look good on you, my lady."

Meredith smiled under her veil. "I think so too." She pulled the dress gently from the rack and held it up to herself. Arya and Cora stepped forward, nodding in approval.

Then Meredith turned, scanning the rows again. Her eyes softened as she began picking out more items—one dress each for Arya, Cora, Azul, Kira and even Deidra, who had been pretending not to be interested.

"This one’s perfect for you," Meredith told Arya, handing her a soft blue gown.

Arya blinked. "For me?"

Meredith nodded. "Yes. You deserve something nice."

Cora gave a surprised grin, holding her own dress close. "We don’t usually get this kind of treatment."

"You have been loyal to me," Meredith said simply. "You are more than just servants. You are my people. My friends."

Azul didn’t speak, but her eyes glistened just slightly.

As Meredith took their selections to the register, one of the warriors outside entered and took the growing stack of shopping bags from the counter.

Behind him, two more walked in—straining with armfuls of large bags covered in high-end logos. All of them belonged to Wanda.

Meredith glanced toward the entrance, watching as Wanda breezed into the boutique with a smug air, her attention briefly scanning the room.

One of the warriors fumbled as a bag slipped from his grasp, and Wanda snapped at him with a glare. He scrambled to pick it up.

Meredith’s lips curved into a quiet scoff.

She turned back to the shopkeeper who raised Draven’s card to her, asking if she should add the bill there.

Meredith nodded and immediately, her items were cleared. Meredith thanked her. The moment the receipt and the card was about to be handed over, a clipped voice called behind her.

"Meredith."

She paused before turning.

Wanda stood a few steps away, arms crossed, her tone already soaked in judgment. "I need a word." Then she signalled one of the warriors to get the card and the receipt from the shopkeeper.

The others instinctively moved aside, giving them space. Meredith followed Wanda to the side of the boutique, away from earshot.

Wanda’s gaze flicked to the shopping bags in Arya and Cora’s hands, then settled on Meredith. "So, you have started buying gifts for your maids now?"

Meredith blinked, head tilting just slightly. "Why, is there a problem with that?"

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