The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 566

Chapter 566: All Pretenses

[Third Person].

Meredith had barely taken a dozen steps down the corridor when Valmora rose within her with cold, coiled disapproval.

"You are making a mistake," Valmora said, her voice low and dangerous in Meredith’s mind. "That creature should not be allowed to live."

Meredith did not stop walking, and she didn’t rush to utter a word yet.

"She is a shapeshifter," Valmora continued. "A liar by nature. A survivor without loyalty. Even bound, she will look for cracks. Even obedient, she will wait for weakness."

"I know," Meredith replied silently, her pace steady.

"Then why attempt to keep her?" Valmora demanded. "Why gamble with your life?"

Meredith’s lips curved faintly. "Because I am not gambling."

Valmora bristled. "Explain."

"I already have a solution," Meredith answered calmly.

A small pause followed. Valmora said nothing. Seeing that Meredith was so stubborn about this, she withdrew.

Meredith knew Valmora was not appeased or convinced, but she didn’t care.

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By the time Meredith Xamira’s nanny returned to the bedroom, the arrangements were restored.

Also, the guard resumed his position outside the door, posture alert but unobtrusive. Nothing about the hallway suggested that anything was amiss—no whispers, no raised suspicion.

Everything was contained and controlled.

Draven, after ensuring the security was back in place, went looking for Meredith. He found her at her workstation.

The familiar scent of herbs filled the room—bitter roots, crushed leaves, faint sweetness beneath it all.

Meredith stood at the table, sleeves rolled up, hands methodical as she worked. Small vials were lined neatly beside her, and a dark liquid simmered gently over low heat.

Draven did not waste time. "You’re really considering accepting her," he said, stepping inside and closing the door behind him.

Meredith did not look up. She nodded once. "Yes."

His jaw tightened. "That’s a mistake."

Meredith continued working, knowing he wasn’t yet done with his complaint and worry.

"She is not trustworthy," Draven went on. "It would be cleaner and safer to end this now."

Still, Meredith said nothing.

Draven moved closer, his voice lowering. "Meredith. She can become anything. Anyone. She can disappear without leaving a trace. Don’t you think this is dangerous?"

Still, there was no word or sign of acknowledgement.

He exhaled sharply. "What happens when she betrays you mid-mission? What happens when she decides survival matters more than obedience?"

Meredith finally set the pestle down. "That’s why I’m working on the solution," she said evenly.

Draven looked at Meredith as if seeing her for the first time. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

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