[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave":3,"chapter-the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-122":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},924094,1212,"Chapter 122: Dennis Visits","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-122",122,"\u003Cp>Meredith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart leaped in my chest when I stepped out of the bathroom and saw Draven standing next to the ashtray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t expecting him in the room. I thought he had returned to the training grounds after I parted with him in his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the letter I was burning, I panicked at first. But as I arrived beside Draven, I was ready with an explanation, especially after seeing the ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t sure how long he’s been in the room, or if everything burnt up before he walked over to check it, so I had to give something close to a lie but far from the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t sure Draven bought my lies, but it didn’t matter since he didn’t have any piece of evidence to interrogate me with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily for my mental health, Azul arrived with a tray of everything I had asked for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Draven went into the bathroom, and I found a way to keep Azul with me until he stepped out and finally excused himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Azul left, I enjoyed the fruits first while reading the History book, before going for the unhealthy snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ate all the buttermilk cookies before finally reaching for the grilled gizzards. And that was when I got distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ate more than I read and in the end, I had to go wash oily hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time I returned to the book, I was tired and bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I missed my mouth being busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze dropped to the empty plates as a deep sigh escaped my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went on to read about Serena’s first and second war. It was interesting to realize that they were both because of the other rulers of the two tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I returned to my bedroom at the ground floor a few hours later and was welcomed by all my maidservants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady.\" They greeted me with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made me feel like we had been separated for a few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t believe how much they missed me in just a short time. I was touched and couldn’t help comparing them with my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them have contacted me after I left Stormveil with Draven and his entourage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had lunch while listening to Deidra tell me all the recent gossip I’d missed within twelve hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I missed her exaggerated expressions and saw myself laughing all through her narration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deidra would make a good newscaster,\" I said, comparing her to Duskmoors’ in my mind. \"Or a storyteller,\" I quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A story teller.\" The rest agreed. Deidra blushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, I had a nap and sweated profusely in my sleep. By the time I woke up, I was in need of a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the bathroom with Azul ahead, I noticed the wall mirror was covered with a material with the same length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is the mirror covered?\" I couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azul smiled the mirror before turning her attention to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, we had to do it because the fog was too much. But we will take it off later,\" she explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged and entered the bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azul helped me bath by massaging my shoulders and gently kneading my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmmm...\" I shut my eyes as my hands gripped the edge of the tub, enjoying the massage. I missed this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, should I apply a little more pressure?\" Azul asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t open my eyes. I just nodded for her to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was in for another surprise when I walked into the dressing room and sat in front of my dresser with a missing mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I turned to Azul for an explanation and then to Kira who quickly lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, my lady.\" Kira bowed before looking up with a guilty gaze. \"I accidentally broke the mirror while adjusting the position of the dresser this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine,\" I said to her and turned to face the empty wall. It felt weird staring at the wall while Azul got me ready, so, I added, \"Just get someone to replace it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dennis visited me a few minutes after I walked into my room and bit into a cucumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thrilled to know he was here after Cora announced his presence, so, I quickly moved to my sitting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a little pleasantries were exchanged, he sat down on the couch next to mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t see you are dinner and at breakfast this morning, so, I decided to come see you myself. I heard you weren’t feeling well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat crept up my cheeks as I recalled the real reason I had been absent at the dining hall on two occasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt deeply embarrassed, but quickly hid my reaction when I saw Dennis watching me closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t afford a slip-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a little fever...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could finish, he leaned over and placed the back of his right hand on my forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I quickly added, \"But I’m better now.\" I was no longer running a temperature. I wasn’t on heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dennis withdrew his hand and straightened his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should have visited earlier, but my brother stopped me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a little surprised and even wondered why Draven would stop his younger brother from coming to see me. But I didn’t dwell on the topic for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I thought of contacting you at one time, but I don’t have a phone, so the plan failed,\" I said the Dennis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"That’s a shame. But you need a phone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. But deep down, I really wanted one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About our driving lessons, are you healthy enough for us to resume tomorrow?\" he inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" I quickly nodded as the corners of my lips lifted into a smile. \"Tomorrow evening is fine by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I missed our lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit into my cucumber and chewed on it. I had offered Dennis one from my plate, but he had declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt an itch on my cheek and swiped the tip of my finger across it and continued to eat my cucumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I felt Dennis’s gaze on me and turned to meet his smiling gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at my face and started, \"By the way you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take care of that!\" Azul suddenly said and stepped towards me with a handkerchief, but not without sparing Dennis a type of glance I couldn’t make out.\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-03T06:41:07.524Z","2026-06-03T06:41:13.870Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3ca0e7ac281526dcb6872b487a52fa46414f59aa811ddb1516c44679ade3de9","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-123","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-121",685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-cover.jpg"]