Victoria’s POV
His plan was simple; act as bait.
He counted on my sharp mind to recognize the distraction and run when the coast was clear. But I couldn’t bring myself to leave.
Because what he had done abandoning his post, defying the Alpha’s order could only be seen as betrayal. And once caught, the punishment would be severe. Possibly fatal.
I didn’t want to let him face that alone.
But my body betrayed me. I was too weak barely able to lift a hand, let alone run. My voice came out broken, barely above a whisper.
"No... no... you can’t leave... We have to get out of here... together..."
But Sylas had already created distance between himself and me, darting off in a different direction. He skillfully erased his tracks and further masked my scent, carefully placing my small frame i
