The Lunar Curse: A Second Chance With Alpha Draven
Chapter 136: When Are We Rejecting Each Other?

Chapter 136: When Are We Rejecting Each Other?

Meredith.

After Azul and Kira got me ready for the night, I had a few minutes to myself.

"Valmora, you met Levi Fellowes earlier. What do you think about him? What’s his personality like?" I asked my wolf.

I was curious as to why Wanda and her older brother had contrasting personalities.

Although I didn’t know enough about Levi to tag him ’kind’ from the attitude he displayed to me, he didn’t seem evil. But I could be wrong.

Though, it would be weird for two different people, one good, and one evil, to be really close paddies. There has to be something in common.

Both were corrupted.

"Don’t ask me about irrelevant people," Valmora responded to me. Her tone was calm but snappy at the same time.

I didn’t like she response. I wasn’t satisfied.

"Does it mean I can’t ask you about anybody at all, or people you perceive to be beneath you?"

Valmora didn’t respond. She went silent on me, but I wasn’t about to let this conversation end just like that.

"If you can’t help me, your host, with information I need, then I think we have no business being together. We can just call it quits and reject each other before we get too attached."

Another silence followed. But I refused to give up.

"If this is what having a wolf feels like, then I don’t want one. I would rather remain the way I was, or rather, what I thought I was; wolfless, than have you for a wolf. So, when are we rejecting each other?"

I was pretty mad at my wolf for always ignoring me, acting all high and mighty instead of lending a little helping hand to me.

I mean, how could she not want to help me with information within her reach?

I was exhausted of her actions and has had it up to my neck. I would no longer tolerate such trashy reactions from her.

And I really meant this: I would rather be wolfless, than to continue tolerating her current attitude.

Rash breaths escaped my lips. Then I turned to the mirror and saw how ugly I looked when mad. Unfortunately, I didn’t even feel like relaxing the muscles of my face.

I didn’t even have the zeal to look beautiful right now with the hair, makeup and beautiful dress I was wearing.

My wolf needed to know I was mad. And I hope she can’t only feel it, but see it on my face.

Valmora growled softly in my head. I bet she never expected that I could be mad at her, and even have the confidence to speak to her in that manner, talk more of thinking of rejecting her and embracing being wolfless.

Finally, it seemed like I had a little breakthrough with all my anger and frustration I poured out on her, even though I meant each and every word I said.

"I love your boldness even though it makes me mad," she said, releasing a soft sigh. But I could literally feel her breathing hot air through her nose.

She was indeed mad at me for standing up to her. She didn’t try to hide it.

I guess my wolf is a seasonal bully.

"Do not concern yourself with Levi Fellowes. All I can tell you is that he will try to kill you one day, and for a good reason at that."

My brows knitted as I began to hear the pumping sound of my own blood in my veins.

Levi would one day try to kill me?

If it wouldn’t be for his sister’s sake, what other reasons could there be?

"Do you know the reason he would try to kill me for?" I asked, hopefully at a good response.

"I can’t tell, yet. Just stay out of his business. If you suspect anything odd, report to Draven, he will handle it," Valmora finished with an edge to her tone.

I knew I couldn’t trust Levi even though he was polite with me on our first meeting.

There was just something off about him. A witch and A fairy can never become friends except they have one common goal or vision.

And in the case of this siblings, I was their common goal.

Though for now, it seemed that Wanda hasn’t yet corrupted his mind. But that doesn’t mean she won’t do it soon.

Wanda is really something else I have to remind myself never to underestimate.

She just won’t go away!

"My lady," Azul’s voice drew me from my thoughts.

I tilted my head to meet her kind eyes.

"It’s time to leave. Or you will be late."

Her reminder had me standing to my feet. Then I moved to the full-length mirror to glance at my full looks.

I looked good.

"My lady, since we are not allowed to remain with you beyond this time, we will take our leave now. Also, this gown is easy to take off," Kira said, coming to stand behind me.

"Thank you for tonight," I said, turning to look at them with a smile.

"You’re welcome, my lady." The bowed with a lingering smile on their lips.

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Wanda and Levi were already at the dining hall, sitting next to each other, when I arrived.

They seemed to be chatting about something funny, given the smiles in their eyes. And that was until they saw me. Wanda saw me.

Her lips slammed shut, and the light in her eyes disappeared.

"Luna," Levi called out to me and offered a small nod. He was acknowledging my position as Draven’s wife. Nothing more.

Still, that was enough respect from him. His sister was nothing to write home about.

I offered a small nod to him in return, and went to my seat.

I felt his gaze follow me Until I sat down and lifted my gaze. I bet he must be surprised I wasn’t sitting on the chair directly at the head table’s right. It wasn’t a surprise.

But I hoped Wanda would tell him I chose this seat myself, and wasn’t asked to occupy it by anyone.

A few seconds later, Dennis walked in with Jeffery.

And Levi stood to shake hands with Jeffery. They exchanged a little pleasantries. Unlike Wanda who remained butt-locked on her seat.

Her old brother’s actions, had me having resentment for Draven from another angle.

If I were to be truthful here, Draven is the sole reason Wanda was so disrespectful. I have never seen her greet Beta Jeffery with respect or acknowledge him the way she should, given his position.

That woman always felt she was on top of the world. And if not for the leverage allowed by Draven, this should have stopped long ago.

Jeffery acknowledged me with a respectful small bow before taking his usual position at the table, next to me.

Dennis waved at me with a big smile. Then his lips parted. He looked like he had something to say to me, but Draven’s appearance halted it.

We all stood to our feet to greet the Alpha Draven. And he didn’t stop us halfway.

I had a suspicion he did that on purpose. Maybe because of Levi’s presence.

With Draven’s gesture, we all took our seat. He had responded to our greetings warmly.

As the servants fussed about us, serving dinner, Draven engaged in a light-hearted conversation with Levi.

He asked about his long trip down to Duskmoor and Levi sincerely expressed his discomfort.

"This adventure had me wondering how you manage to travel this long distance cooked up in the cage called, a car, often."

One corner of Draven’s lips curved up with a proud smirk. "I’m used to it. Anyone can get used to it if they travel frequently."

"That explains it." Levi nodded slowly.

"Even I’m used to the distance as I travel with Draven almost all the time," Wanda chipped in with a smile.

It seemed to me that she just wanted to let everyone, more like remind us that she was always with Draven on majority of his moves.

Pathetic.

We drank lots of red wine and steak. Unfortunately, I couldn’t eat plenty of the meat like I wanted. My stomach got filled easily.

Maybe it was because of the salads.

I glanced at Dennis who was currently giving his opinion on a topic Levi raised.

Dennis made me start eating salads and coleslaws with meat. Maybe I should have just minded the portion.

"I noticed your wife doesn’t sit beside you at the table," Levi suddenly said, changing the topic.

Silence followed immediately.

It’s not like I’ve been paying attention to their conversations. But once in a while, my ears will pick up little words here and there.

"She can sit wherever she wants," Draven replied. He didn’t look at me.

Then from the corner of my eyes, I saw Levi nod slowly, as if he finally understood why I sat apart from Draven.

Everyone continued with their dinner.

The rest of dinner went on smoothly. Though I was done eating, I occupied myself with a glass of red wine, not wanting to leave immediately.

My senses captured how Azul and Kira kept reminding me that Draven had a guest, so I was kind of instinctively forced to watch my manners and not do anything to dent Draven’s pride tonight.