Chapter 106

ELIZA’S POV I could feel the minutes slipping away like grains of sand through my fingers. The terminal was filled with the noise of travelers and the voice announcing departures coming from the speakers, but all I could hear was my heartbeat and Alexander’s voice as he held my hand tightly in his. "Are you sure you’ll be okay?" he asked, brushing a strand of hair from my face. His stormy blue eyes traced every detail like he was trying to memorize me. I nodded, but my throat felt tight. I hated goodbyes. Especially this one. "You’re going off to settle peace between two kingdoms, and I’m just going back to the pack." I smiled faintly, trying to keep the mood light, but the sadness in my chest was too much. He arched a brow, smirking just slightly. "Don’t diminish your greatness, Eliza. You’re going back to rule your people. That’s just as important." "Flatterer." "Always." He leaned in and kissed my forehead, then my cheek, and finally pressed his lips against mine in a kiss that was