Chapter overview: Chapter 650 from The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven
In this standout chapter of the Romance novel The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven, Paschalinelily introduces new challenges, powerful emotions, and major plot progress that captivate readers from beginning to end.
[Meredith].
The guards stationed outside saw me approaching and immediately bowed deeply. "Your Majesty."
They pulled open the massive double doors. I stepped inside alone, leaving Xamira outside with a subtle gesture.
The moment I entered, the atmosphere of the hall shifted. Music filled the air. Nobles and warriors were gathered across the large chamber, drinking, laughing, and celebrating. And then all eyes turned toward me.
Those nearest to the entrance immediately bowed. "Good evening, your Majesty."
I nodded politely as I walked further inside, but my attention was elsewhere. My gaze moved carefully across the hall. Table by table. Face by face. Searching.
My heartbeat thudded quietly in my chest. Then suddenly, a familiar hand gently caught mine.
Draven had already reached me. Without a word, he guided me toward our table. As soon as we sat together, his voice brushed against my mind through the matebond.
"Something is bothering you."
I turned to look at him. He was studying me closely, perceptive as always. I placed my hand over his on the table.
"I have a plan to execute," I told him quietly.
His brows drew together.
"When it’s done," I continued calmly, "I will tell you the story of my victory."
His expression shifted slightly from confusion to curiosity, and finally to concern. I could feel the questions forming in his mind. But after a moment, he simply nodded.
He trusted me, and I was grateful for that because if he knew what Wanda had done... he would never have let me deal with her the way I intended.
I withdrew my hand slowly. This was my battle, and I would settle it myself.
Soon, several elders and Royal Alphas approached our table, greeting us and raising their goblets.
"To Queen Meredith."
I forced a polite smile. "To Stormveil." Then, I lifted my goblet and drank. The wine burned pleasantly down my throat.
’Good.’ I needed the distraction because if I let my mind wander back to that room, Valmora would tear free.
More guests approached. Warriors. Officials. Recipients of Draven’s rewards. One after another, they came forward to offer their congratulations. I accepted each toast with a composed smile, sipping from my goblet again and again.
But my attention remained divided, watching and waiting. And slowly, realization crept into my mind.
Wanda was not here, and neither was her brother. I had scanned the hall several times now. They were nowhere to be seen.
My fingers tightened slightly around the stem of the goblet. ’Don’t tell me... You’ve already left.’
A restless tension built inside me. In the end, I could no longer sit there pretending to enjoy the celebration, so, I leaned slightly toward Draven.
"My head is beginning to ache," I said quietly. "I think it’s a migraine."
Concern immediately crossed his face. "Should I call the healer?"
"No." I shook my head gently. "I only need rest."
He studied me for a moment, then nodded. "Go."
"Thank you." I stood, offering him a small appreciative smile before leaving the table.
As I walked out of the hall, the guards once again opened the doors. The moment they closed behind me, my expression changed.
"Xamira."
She stepped forward instantly. "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Find Wanda." My voice dropped lower. "Search the palace quietly. When you find her, come report to me immediately."
Xamira nodded without hesitation. "As you command, my Queen."
Then, she disappeared down the corridor. I turned toward another hallway in search of Wanda as well, without bothering to enlist any servants’ help.
Valmora stirred restlessly beneath my skin. "She is close,"

My eyes widened. ’Levi?’

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