[{"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-537":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},924349,1212,"Chapter 537: Risk in Offending Others","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-537",537,"\u003Cp>[Meredith].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, after breakfast, Madame Beatrice found me exactly where she said she would—waiting near the wide archway that opened into the inner compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning air was pleasant, the sun already climbing but not yet harsh. Two servants stood a few steps behind her, each holding a notebook and pen, ready to document every word I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, Luna,\" Madame Beatrice said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked me through the estate grounds, stopping at three different locations within the compound, one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At each spot, she explained its advantages—space, proximity to the main hall, ease of access for women and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I listened carefully, but my eyes were already assessing something else. Time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event was fixed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And that meant the sun would be fully out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we reached the third spot, I slowed my steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall trees stood in a loose semicircle around the area, their branches stretching wide, leaves thick enough to scatter sunlight into gentle patterns on the ground. Even standing there now, the shade felt noticeably cooler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one,\" I said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Beatrice smiled faintly, as though she had expected that answer. \"A wise choice. The trees will help, but we can also install additional shade canopies to ensure comfort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to her. \"Yes. Do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the servants immediately wrote it down. Then, we moved on to seating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would prefer benches,\" I said after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Beatrice raised an eyebrow slightly, inviting my reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benches make people sit together,\" I explained. \"They encourage conversation. Single chairs create distance, especially for women who already feel isolated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded in approval. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more details were discussed—the flow of movement, where children could sit closer to the front, and where older women might be more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everything outside was settled, we headed back indoors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private sitting area was already prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman who had been assisting Madame Beatrice since the first day was present, along with two cooks, both standing respectfully. As soon as I entered, they bowed and greeted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Luna.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning,\" I replied, taking my seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone had settled, the discussion moved to food and drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the cooks slid a prepared menu across the table. I read through it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will choose three dishes,\" I said. \"One meat dish. Rice. And one soup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cooks nodded and made notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For drinks,\" I added, \"I want something fresh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several fruit juices were suggested—apple, citrus blends, and berry infusions. I listened, then shook my head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pomegranate juice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Beatrice looked pleased. \"Very fitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And drinking water must be available as well,\" I added. \"Plenty of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I paused, then continued, \"Since the event lasts two hours, the food and juice should be shared afterwards as lunch. No one should leave hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cooks exchanged quick looks and nodded in agreement. With that settled, Madame Beatrice turned to the final matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What date have you picked for the event, Luna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two weeks from today,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inclined her head. \"Very well. The invitation cards will be ready in two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a slow breath. Everything was moving smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Beatrice closed her notebook, then looked up at me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the special guest list, Luna,\" she said carefully, \"do you have anyone in mind you would like us to invite personally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question caught me off guard, so I paused with my fingers resting lightly on the arm of the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Special guests. Noblewomen.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I searched my mind for a while and found nothing. I wasn’t close to anyone. I didn’t know anyone well enough. And the truth was, the idea of selectively inviting a few women while leaving the rest out made my chest tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think there should be a special guest list,\" I said at last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Beatrice studied me, attentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This event wasn’t meant to be about status,\" I continued. \"My goal from the beginning was to reach the women and children—the common folk. Inviting a few noblewomen and excluding others would only create offence. I don’t want that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded slowly, then smiled. \"You’re right,\" she agreed. \"Leaving room for comparison or resentment would defeat the purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she turned slightly to the others. \"We will proceed with standard invitation letters. They will be distributed to each household within the Mystic Furs Pack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I inclined my head. The reason I had chosen to begin here was simple. Since marrying Draven, I hadn’t truly done anything for his people—not because I didn’t care, but because we had spent most of our time in Duskmoor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that I was here, I wanted to start where I belonged. With his pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organizing something on a larger scale, such as inviting all the packs, would be difficult, if not impossible, for a first event. But in the future... I would find a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet sigh, then turned back to the cooks. \"Please also consider all age groups when preparing the meals,\" I said. \"Older women, younger mothers—everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And one more thing,\" I added. \"Prepare natural candies for the children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cooks exchanged surprised glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the main session, the children may grow restless,\" I explained. \"Candies will help distract them and keep the space calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces lit up at the suggestion. \"A wonderful idea, Luna,\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I looked back at Madame Beatrice. \"Once the invitation cards are ready, I would like to see them before they are distributed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, I rose to my feet. \"I believe that will be all for now,\" I said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood as well, bowing respectfully as I left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hallway, I released a deep breath. It was still morning, yet my body already felt heavy with fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadly, there was no room for rest today as too much had already been set in motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I headed straight for my workstation and pushed open the double doors. Once inside, I shut them behind me, sealing myself away from the rest of the estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching my arms, I massaged my fingers slowly, flexing them as I looked around the room. The sunlight poured in through the tall windows, warming the long worktable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where do I even begin?\u003C\u002Fp>",1070,"2026-06-03T06:41:20.201Z","2026-06-03T06:41:21.983Z",1,"novelbin.me","685e11d4852d6cd1e0695ccefb9b1b85c4634580aecaba12751437114c3567c0","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-591","the-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-chapter-536",685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lunar-curse-a-second-chance-with-alpha-drave-cover.jpg"]