Chapter 193: Sacred Claims and Broken Promises
(Victoria's POV)
I jumped into the silver-lined moon lake, the cold water shocking my system. I knew exactly how long to hold my breath—just enough to create panic, not enough for real damage.
Through the rippling surface, I saw pack members rushing over. Perfect. My plan was working.
Strong hands pulled me up. I stayed limp, eyes closed, playing the victim. Water streamed from my hair, my clothes clinging to my skin.
"Get Alpha Steele!" someone shouted. "It's Victoria Pierce!"
I fought to keep my expression blank as they carried me from the lake. Alexander would come now. He always did.
The journey to the pack hospital passed in a blur. I heard voices around me, urgent and concerned.
At the pack hospital, healers hovered over
