Exchanging Vows: The Swapped Wife Is a Top Shaman novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Ivy’s Point of View

I woke with the sunrise.

For a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling. Dominic’s steady breathing filled the silence beside me. Warm sunlight crept through the curtains, painting golden stripes across the bed.

Another day. Another step forward.

I dressed quickly and made my way to Luna Helena’s residence. The morning air was crisp and fresh, carrying the scent of blooming flowers from the gardens.

Luna Helena was already awake when I arrived. She sat in her private sitting room, a cup of tea steaming in her hands. She looked tired. The worry lines around her eyes seemed deeper than before.

"Ivy." She smiled when she saw me. "Come, sit. Have some tea with me."

I settled into the chair across from her. A servant poured me a cup without being asked.

"How was your trip home yesterday?" Luna Helena asked. "I heard you returned quite late."

"It was... eventful."

"Oh?" She raised an eyebrow. "Tell me."

So I did.

I told her about the locked gates. About being forced to wait outside like an unwanted beggar. About Seraphina’s smug face and Luna Camilla’s false generosity.

I told her about the Moonfire Pendant.

Luna Helena nearly choked on her tea. "You asked for the Moonfire Pendant? That’s one of the most valuable heirlooms in the Crescent Moon Pack!"

"She offered me anything I wanted." I shrugged. "I simply took her at her word."

"You clever girl." Luna Helena laughed. It was a genuine laugh, the first I had heard from her in days. "I wish I could have seen Camilla’s face."

"It was quite satisfying."

Then I told her about the lunch. About Alpha Roland ordering my father to pour wine. About the shattered cup and the screaming.

Luna Helena’s expression darkened. "That’s disgraceful. Edwin is his brother. His Beta. To humiliate him like that in front of guests..."

"My uncle has never treated my father with respect." I set down my teacup. "Which is why I did something about it."

I explained the confrontation. The threat. The leverage I held over Seraphina. How I had forced Alpha Roland to grant my father permission to take the kingdom examination.

When I finished, Luna Helena was staring at me with wide eyes.

"You threatened an Alpha in his own hall?"

"I did what was necessary."

"Ivy..." She shook her head slowly. "You continue to surprise me. Every time I think I understand you, you reveal another layer."

"Is that a bad thing?"

"No." She reached over and squeezed my hand. "It’s refreshing. This pack needs more people willing to stand up for what’s right."

I squeezed back. "Actually, I wanted to ask for your help with something."

"Anything."

"My father will be taking the examination in three months. And my brother will be eligible next year." I met her eyes. "Do you know any professors who might be willing to tutor them? Someone reputable. Someone who could give them a real chance at success."

Luna Helena thought for a moment. Her brow furrowed in concentration.

"There are several scholars I could recommend. Most of them owe favors to the Silvermoon Pack." She paused. "But the best one... the one who could truly make a difference... is Professor Aldwin."

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