Chapter 152

ELIZA’S POV My head ached as I opened my eyes. My body ached all over. It felt like I’d been dragged through fire and frozen in ice but I was alive. I was breathing, at least. And that meant something. I was lucky to be alive I turned my head slightly to see Alexander. His head was bowed. One hand was wrapped around mine while the other gripped the edge of my bed like he was afraid I’d vanish. He looked like he hadn’t slept in days. I could see the bags under his eyes. His hair was tousled and his clothes looked wrinkled. But still—he was beautiful. Fiercely so. “Alexander,” I whispered. My voice was hoarse. In fact, it was as dry as sandpaper. His head shot up immediately. “Eliza,” he breathed, like my name was air and he’d been drowning without it. “Moon above, you’re finally awake. I hope you won’t go off.” Before I could react, he cupped my face gently, like I was something precious. His thumbs brushed under my eyes as if checking that I was real. “I thought I lost you again,” he s