Exchanging Vows: The Swapped Wife Is a Top Shaman novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58: Chapter 58

Stone Point of View

We had just arrived at the Silvermoon pack. It was already midnight to avoid suspicion and ensure no one discovered our absence, we kept our movements carefully calm.-

Shadow and I helped Lady Ivy inside, supporting her as we led her straight into her room. She looked exhausted, so we made sure she was settled and comfortable before stepping away.

Only when we were certain she was safe and unharmed did we quietly leave, deciding to call it a night.

On our way to the guard quarters, we ran into a few guards moving in haste. They informed us that Beta Tomie had summoned several guards to the palace. With no room to question or refuse, Shadow and I exchanged a glance and followed them.

When we arrived at the palace, the atmosphere felt unusually calm. Alpha Alaric was already there. Beside him stood Beta Tomie, the one who had summoned us, positioned close as if awaiting our arrival.

“I heard Ivy had a midnight trip,” Alpha Alaric said, directing the question straight at me and Shadow.

As her personal guards, we knew there was no avoiding it. His gaze lingered on us, waiting, demanding an explanation without needing to repeat himself.

But why was he asking this? We had made sure no one knew we left the pack, moving carefully under the cover of darkness. Even when we returned, we were cautious, leaving no trace behind.

So how did he find out? A flicker of unease settled in my chest as my thoughts raced, wondering if someone had seen us... or worse, if we had been watched the entire time without knowing.

We knew we had to be careful, especially not to reveal that Lady Ivy was a miracle doctor.

“Yes. Lady Ivy went on a midnight trip,” Shadow said before I could speak. I quickly nodded in agreement, keeping my expression neutral, hoping his response would not raise suspicion.

But that answer wasn’t satisfying Alpha Alaric. I could read it clearly in his expression... he was already forming his own conclusions.

Quickly, I shook my head, trying to silently deny whatever he was thinking, hoping he would understand that it wasn’t what he is thinking at all, and that there was more he couldn’t yet see.

“Lady Ivy did not do anything wrong, or met with any man when she left the pack. You should put it at the back of your mind that she is absolutely sincere to Master Dominic,” I said, hoping my words would ease his doubts and stop his suspicions from growing further.

Alpha Alaric stared at me, his expression changing in a way I couldn’t fully read. For a moment, it seemed like he believed my words. It was as if he had seen through our defense of Lady Ivy, recognizing not just our loyalty, but the sincerity behind it.

His gaze lingered a second longer, as though weighing not just the truth of my words, but the depth of our devotion to her.

“Whenever Ivy goes out, leaving the pack, you guards must always make sure you protect her,” he said, not revealing much in his tone.

Shadow and I nodded at his words in unison.

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The next morning:

Ivy’s point of view

I woke up quite late this morning, it was already a few minutes past noon. My body still felt heavy, as if sleep hadn’t been enough to restore my strength.

After a quick wash, I got dressed and made my way to the dining hall to eat. It was meant to be lunch, but honestly, it felt more like breakfast, since I had barely started my day.

After I was done with breakfast, just as I was about to stand and leave, the doors opened and Ash walked in, his gaze sweeping the room as if searching for someone. The moment his eyes found me, he approached me quickly.

“My lady,” he greeted with a respectful bow.

“Ash,” I replied, pausing mid-step as I looked at him, sensing there was something important behind his sudden arrival.

“We just got news from the pharmacy that someone sent a bounty to Physician Lin, claiming the sender is the king’s sister,” Ash said in a hushed voice, his eyes flicking around cautiously.

I slowly sank back into my chair, absorbing his words.

I nodded at him. So Rhia had sent someone to give me a bounty... that is such a thoughtful gesture. A small smile touched my lips as I considered it.

“Because this person was sent by the king’s sister to the pharmacy to give a bounty, it brought a great publicity effect to the Azure Leaf Pharmacy,” Ash said, his tone sounding shock in happiness.

He paused for a moment, as if carefully choosing his next words, then continued, “People are already talking about it. Word has spread quickly, and the pharmacy’s name is being mentioned everywhere in a positive light.”

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