The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven novel Chapter 546

Chapter 546: They Had Come

[Meredith].

Draven and I reached the dining room just as the doors opened.

Randall stood there, his presence filling the space with quiet authority. We slowed instinctively.

"Good morning, Father," Draven greeted first.

I followed, bowing my head slightly. "Good morning, Father."

Randall acknowledged us with a nod, then his gaze lingered on me thoughtfully. "So," he said, "today is the day."

I straightened without meaning to. "Yes."

"You’ve worked hard for this," he continued. "Whatever happens, remember—people do not forget effort that comes from sincerity."

His words settled deep in my chest.

"Thank you, Father," I said honestly.

That seemed to satisfy him. He gestured for us to enter and led the way in.

Oscar, Jeffery, and Dennis were already seated. They stood immediately when Randall stepped forward.

"Good morning, Father," Dennis greeted.

"Good morning, Elder," Jeffery and Oscar greeted.

"Alpha, Luna," They all chorused at the same time.

I acknowledged them with a nod before Draven gestured for them to sit. Then he moved to the table first, taking his seat, and I sat beside him on his left while Randall occupied the other head of the table.

Then breakfast began.

The spread was generous—warm bread, fruits, meats, porridge, and tea, but my appetite refused to follow my eyes. I forced myself to eat a little, just enough to appease Draven’s earlier insistence.

Even then, my thoughts kept pulling away. I kept thinking about the venue, the timing, and the people.

After a few minutes, I placed my cutlery down. "Excuse me," I said quietly. "I need to do a final round check."

Draven looked up instantly, and our eyes met. There was concern there, but also understanding.

I stood up from my chair, pushed it with the back of my legs and turned away. I left the dining room and walked straight toward the kitchen without slowing down.

The moment I stepped inside, the conversation halted. Every cook and servant bowed deeply.

"Good morning, Luna."

I nodded. "Good morning."

My eyes went straight to the neatly wrapped candies laid out on the counter. Plastic nylons sealed them carefully, stacked in organized rows.

"These should be taken outside to the venue now," I instructed. "Place them on the side tables."

"Yes, Luna."

Satisfied, I turned and headed toward my workstation. The double doors were open.

Inside, movement filled the space—Azul directing two servants, Kira lifting sacks, Arya and Deidra carrying the packaged teas and healing balms through the garden-facing door. Cora stood near the shelves, overseeing the flow.

They greeted me the moment they saw me. "Luna."

I nodded, relief loosening my shoulders. Everything was moving smoothly, so I didn’t linger. Instead, I walked straight toward the venue.

The extra shade Madame Beatrice had suggested had been installed beautifully—fabric stretched between trees, softening the sun without blocking the breeze. Benches were arranged neatly. The high side tables already held trays of some of the candies.

The servants were now carefully placing the small gift packages—each one containing the teas and a healing balm onto the display tables.

I exhaled slowly. ’Good.’

I turned to Cora. "Inform Madame Beatrice that food and drinks should be brought out thirty minutes before the event ends."

The first set of women arrived hesitantly. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

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