Exchanging Vows: The Swapped Wife Is a Top Shaman novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63: Chapter 63

Ivy’s Point of View:

I stood completely frozen by the infirmary bed, my hands still shaking from the long hours of surgery.  I could not understand how Alpha Alaric knew my secret.

I thought my disguise as the Divine Doctor was flawless. But looking at the knowing look in his eyes, it became clear to me, that  he had known about my shamanic identity all along, but how? Before I could even open my mouth to ask him how, the doors of the infirmary swung open.

Two of Alpha Alaric’s highest-ranking warriors stepped into the room, their faces grim and covered in dirt from the forest. They bowed deeply to the Alpha, ignoring the medical staff around them.

"Report," Alpha Alaric commanded.

"Alpha, we finished inspecting the eight rogue corpses left in the clearing," the lead warrior said, wiping sweat from his brow.

"Based on the hidden tattoos on their shoulders and the unique scent of their fur, they are not ordinary rogues. They belong to the Bloodmoon Pack."

“The Bloodmoon Pack is our most vicious neighbor. For decades, they had been fighting with the Silverside Pack over border territories, constantly trying to steal our land and kill our people. They are brutal, merciless, and underhanded.” Alpha Alaric said, balling his fist.

"They used highly concentrated silver weapons, Alpha. It was a planned execution, not a random robbery. They came to kill." The man continued.

Alpha Alaric’s jaw clenched so hard I thought his teeth might shatter.  "Those bastards have crossed the line," Alaric growled, his fists tightening at his sides. "They brought silver onto my land and tried to slaughter my people in broad daylight. I will not let this spark a quiet war." He said.

“Prepare my horses and the guard detail for tomorrow morning. I am taking this matter directly to the Alpha King. The Bloodmoon Pack will answer for this treason." He added.

The warriors bowed and quickly exited the room. Once the doors closed, I shifted uncomfortably under Alpha Alaric’s gaze, my heart hammering against my ribs.

"Are you going to punish me?" I asked quietly, my voice cracking slightly. "Do you blame me for keeping my shaman identity a secret from the pack?"

Alpha Alaric looked at me, and to my surprise, the anger in his face completely dissolved. He let out a long sigh and shook his head. "No, Ivy. I do not blame you at all. In fact, I owe you my son’s life. You saved Dominic when no one else could, and tonight, you saved my best warriors. I feel nothing but deep gratitude for you."

He placed a large, comforting hand on my shoulder. "You have pushed your magic to the absolute limit tonight. Look at you, you can barely stand. Go back to your room and rest."

I bowed my head in respect, too exhausted to argue. I left the infirmary and walked back to my bedroom. The moment my feet crossed the threshold, all the energy left my body. I didn’t even bother changing out of my clothes or wash my body. I collapsed onto the soft mattress and plunged into a deep, dreamless sleep.

I slept so heavily that the entire morning passed without me noticing. The next thing I knew, a loud knocking shattered my peace.

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