Chapter 34

ELIZA’S POV I sat at my desk with papers scattered in front of me. My mind started to spin as I worked through a dozen different plans at once. The pack’s security was my top priority, but there were so many things at hand—Maya’s attack with the Lycans, political alliances, and the dangers I needed to protect them from. My eyes scanned the maps on my desk, mentally plotting out every defensive measure, every blind spot that could be used against us. And then I heard the door open. I didn’t need to look up to know who it was. My heart skipped a beat as I felt the strong energy of Alexander fill the room. He had that effect on me, always had. I glanced up, and for a moment, I was struck by how handsome he looked. He stood there, tall and commanding in the doorway. His presence filled the room, making everything else seem smaller. For a heartbeat, my wolf stirred inside me. She sensed him, just as I did. There was no hiding it. She was always happy when she saw him. Even though I’d spent