Chapter 140: Sacred Lodge and Hidden Pain
(Grace's POV)
Victoria’s voice floated toward me, smooth as honey but coated in venom. "Oh, sister," she said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, "could you give Alexander and me some privacy? We have something personal to discuss."
Her words struck like icy needles, sharp and unwelcome.
I felt my chest tighten, but I turned slightly, looking at Alexander for some sign of support, for some signal that he might shut this down. That he would say this wasn’t needed, that the past was behind him. Maybe this time, he would finally side with me.
But his face betrayed nothing. His expression was calm, neutral. Too calm. I could see the years of habit settle between them, a routine that felt like second nature to him. His lack of surprise sa
