The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 294

Chapter 294: Can’t Stay Apart from Her

Meredith.

Some minutes later, Meredith slowed in front of a stall where baskets of fresh bright red strawberries sat piled high.

She reached for one but suddenly stopped halfway as she remembered the little girl’s bright smile,

Almost immediately, the memory came back quick. Meredith recalled back then when she didn’t know about Xamira’s allergy and had made a mistake of giving her a strawberry to eat. The situation had frightened her, but more especially, Draven’s overprotective reactions against her.

Meredith’s hand dropped to her side.

Dennis noticed right away and asked, "What is wrong?"

She kept her eyes on the fruit. "Xamira is allergic, so I probably shouldn’t buy them."

Dennis tilted his head, then gave her a small smile and nudged her elbow lightly. "It’s fine. You can still enjoy them. But just don’t let her have any."

Meredith hesitated for a moment and then let out a small breath. "I suppose you are right."

The vendor, a friendly man in a wide hat, filled a paper carton and handed it over. As he did, he looked between Meredith and Dennis with a grin.

"You two make a fine pair. It’s good to see Husband and wife shopping together."

Meredith blinked once, then twice. But as soon as that statement registered in her head, she quickly debunked it. "Oh. He is not my husband."

Dennis’s grin widened instantly. Then he leaned closer and lowered his voice so only she could hear him. "Careful. It sounds like this man wants Draven to take my head off."

Meredith pressed her lips together, trying not to laugh, and turned away to adjust the bag in her hand instead.

The vendor didn’t notice. He only nodded at her kindly. "Well, whoever he is, you look happy. That’s what matters."

Dennis caught her eye and winked, clearly enjoying himself. Meredith rolled her eyes at him, but the corner of her mouth betrayed her with the hint of a smile.

When they were done at the market, Dennis jingled the car keys in his hand before Meredith could reach for them.

"I will drive us back home," he said, slipping behind the wheel.

She raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by his change of plans. "I thought I was supposed to be your driver."

But he grinned instead. "You are. But you are also Draven’s wife. If he hears I made you drive me to and fro, I will be a dead man. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry."

Dennis was really afraid at getting an earful from Draven because, Draven’s instruction was for him to take Meredith out on a drive to go get fresh air and not to do any work.

Meredith gave Dennis a look but didn’t argue further. Settling into the passenger seat, she strapped her seatbelt and immediately got comfortable as she let the hum of the engine and the slow roll of the car, soothe her.

For a few minutes, the road was quiet. Then she spoke, "So, aren’t you going to buy me ice cream today?"

Dennis laughed out loud. "I knew you would ask. You never forget your favorites." But then again, he shook his head. "But I’m sorry, not today. The main city isn’t really safe right now. And Draven didn’t give approval."

Meredith let out a small huff and turned to the window, pretending to be annoyed. "That’s unfair."

Meredith released a soft sigh, watching Draven’s expression. "He seems worried," she murmured. Inwardly, she guessed it was because he feared she was still unhappy.

The car came to a final stop. Dennis slipped out first, heading for the trunk to grab their bags of fruit, while Meredith pushed her door open and walked straight toward Draven.

"Why are you out here?" she asked as she reached him. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Draven didn’t hesitate as his hand found hers naturally and curled his fingers around her smaller ones.

"I just missed you," he said simply.

The words were so unguarded that Meredith froze for a moment, not knowing how to respond. Before she could even gather her thoughts, Draven was already leading her gently toward the entrance doors.

"Where did Dennis take you?" he asked, his voice casual but his grip still steady on her hand.

"The human local market," Meredith replied. "It’s so lively, and it looked so much like the markets back in Stormveil. Though different in ways, but similar in spirit."

Draven listened as she spoke, the faintest hint of curiosity flickering in his gaze. Then Meredith brightened as she remembered.

"Oh, and Dennis plans to make ice cream. He said he would show me how it’s done so I can learn too."

At that, Draven glanced at her, noticing the spark of interest in her eyes. "Then I will join you," he said.

Meredith stopped walking, turning to stare at him. "Are you serious?"