Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149 The Camp Visit

Elowen didn’t understand. “How did you know that?”

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“You carry the scent of a burn salve on your arm Hugh said. “This particular salve was bestowed by the King. There were only two jars in the entire world-one kept in the palace, the other in Cassian’s possession. As for such an effective remedy, no one alive can replicate its formula.”

“Not even you, Doctor Dray?”

“No,” Hugh admitted honestly.

So it truly is a precious salve. No wonder my wound healed so quickly.

Elowen looked down at her arm, remembering how Cassian had scooped out a large dollop of the salve the night before as if it were worthless.

He really didn’t spare any expense.

“Didn’t expect His Grace actually came back last night,” Mira murmured. “He must have come back very late. I didn’t hear a thing, and I’ve no idea when he left this morning either…”

Elowen heard that, and her mind flashed back to Cassian saying, “I missed you.” Her mood twisted, strange and restless.

“Your Grace.” Gerda entered. “A formal invitation has arrived from the Crown Prince’s Wing.”

Elowen looked up and took the card.

“They’re setting the betrothal with the Garrett family,” Gerda explained. “It’s a small rite, but they’ve invited His Grace and Your Grace.”

A hazy memory surfaced. Cassian had mentioned this to her last night….

In Avenlor, it was customary to hold a formal betrothal ceremony before the grand wedding.

In her past life, she and Alaric had gone through all these rituals.

This time, because Cassian lay in a coma, they cut every rite they could. Their own betrothal had simply involved the palace sending gifts to Hale Manor.

“I’ve heard…” Gerda leaned in closer, lowering her voice as Elowen drifted in thought, “…that the Marchioness will also be attending.”

Cassian had mentioned that, too.

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Chapter 149 The Camp Visit

Elowen gave a slight nod. “Of course we’ll go.”

She wrote a reply and told Gerda to deliver it.

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Nearby, Hugh clicked his tongue, frustrated. “His Grace isn’t back yet. If he doesn’t drink his medicine on time, who knows when those legs will heal.”

An impulse stirred in Elowen’s chest, and the words slipped out before she could stop them. “I’ll deliver it to him.”

Hugh blinked in surprise. “His Grace should be at the camp right now, right?”

“Yes,” Elowen said. “I know.”

When her father and brother had served, she had occasionally accompanied her mother or sister-in-law to visit them at camp.

Once decided, she turned to give instructions. “Once his medicine is ready, seal it in a jar and place it in the tiffin carrier. Have a carriage prepared-I’m heading out to the camp.”

In the palace-

Theodric finished writing a missive and handed it to Alaric. “Take this to the camp. Deliver it to Cassian.”

Alaric paused. “Me alone?”

Theodric raised an eyebrow. “What? Did you want to bring your mother along?”

Flustered, Alaric quickly lowered his head. “That is not what I meant.”

“Then go.” Theodric’s voice carried an undeniable authority. “The contents are of great importance. I do not trust anyone else to deliver it. Furthermore, you are the Crown Prince,’ soon to be wed. A visit to the camp will do you good.”

Alaric could only nod. “Yes, I’ll leave now.”

By the time Cassian’s medicine was ready and packed, Elowen set off.

The Duskmoor Manor carriage was fitted with soft cushions, but the journey was long and arduous. By the time the carriage rolled to a stop at the camp, her back and hips ached from the ride.

She figured that Cassian’s body must be tough. Last night, he hadn’t looked tired at all.

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After taking a moment to compose herself, Elowen alighted, carrying the tiffin carrier. She walked towards the camp gates, flanked by Gerd and the manor guards. No one in the army stopped them.

However, just outside the command tent, she spotted a familiar figure.

Alaric,

Elowen’s lips pursed. Talk about bad timing.

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