The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 576

Chapter 576: Sinful Act

[Meredith].

I finally made my way to our bedroom.

The door creaked softly as I pushed it open, and immediately, I caught traces of him—his scent lingering in the air, faint but unmistakable. It wrapped around me like a promise half-kept.

But he wasn’t there.

I frowned slightly, standing still for a moment as my gaze swept across the room. The chair near the window had been shifted. His jacket was draped over the armrest. Proof that he had been here, and had already left.

Where in the world did he go?

A flicker of impatience stirred in me, but it didn’t last. I didn’t have the energy to go searching through the estate, and besides—he wasn’t avoiding me. I knew that much. I would see him soon enough.

So, with a quiet sigh, I walked into the dressing room and dropped my shoulder bag onto the stool. Then I headed into the bathroom.

Cold water cascaded over my skin, washing away the dust of the day, the noise of the market, the tension I had been carrying since leaving the underground. I let the chill steady me, grounding my thoughts until my breathing evened out.

When I was done, I returned to the dressing room and changed into something comfortable—soft, loose fabric.

Then, I retrieved my phone from my bag and walked back into the bedroom, glancing around once more.

Draven still hasn’t returned.

By the time I noticed the light outside had dimmed further, I realized it was already time for dinner.

I sighed, set my phone down on the nightstand, and left the room.

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The dining room was quieter than usual as only Jeffery was there.

I took my seat, exchanging a polite greeting with him as servants moved efficiently around the table. A moment later, Dennis walked in and immediately paused, looking around.

His brows furrowed. "Don’t tell me I’m early. Where is everyone?"

"I didn’t even get to see Draven," I said, a hint of frustration slipping into my voice.

Dennis burst into a chuckle. "So you ditched me for nothing?"

I shot him a look. "At least I got a good shower out of it."

He laughed harder, pulling out a chair and sitting beside Jeffery. "Cold."

Before I could retort, footsteps echoed from the hall. Randall entered first, then Draven. Oscar followed closely behind.

We all rose immediately to offer greetings.

On the other hand, Oscar gave me a brief nod. "Luna."

Finally, Randall gestured for everyone to sit, and we obeyed. Immediately, my eyes followed Draven until he took the seat beside me.

"Do you know how much I missed you today?" I asked through the bond, unable to stop myself.

"I’m sorry," he replied, warmth flooding back instantly. "After we returned, Father pulled me into another meeting with Oscar."

His hand came up openly, resting on my shoulder. Then his fingers brushed my cheek gently, his smile soft, affectionate, and unguarded.

There was love in his eyes.

I felt heat rise to my face, but I leaned into his touch anyway.

Dinner passed in near silence. And when it ended, Draven and I left together.

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