Chapter 49

ALEXANDER’S POV The moment I saw Eliza come into the command tent, I couldn’t help the way my wolf stirred in my chest. The sight of her made my chest tighten. It was a feeling I hadn’t realized I’d been starving for until now. The few days I spent apart from her had been unbearable, and now, standing in front of her, I wanted nothing more than to close the distance and pull her into my arms. But she didn’t look happy to see me. She looked confused. She looked…annoyed even. I felt disappointed at her reaction. I had hoped my arrival as the new commander would be a pleasant surprise, but from the look in her eyes, it was anything but. My wolf scolded me for misreading the situation. Still, I felt frustrated. Looking at her, I didn’t know how to react. She didn’t look happy to see me like I was to see her. My wolf growled in frustration at my foolish optimism. He assured me I was just overthinking things. I had imagined this moment differently—a soft smile, a hint of relief in her eyes,