Chapter 76

ELIZA’S POV I could feel the tension radiating off Alexander like heat from a fire. His arms were crossed over his broad chest as he looked at me with those intense eyes of his. I could see the emotions in his eyes but one was very clear. Jealousy. I almost sighed. Again? He didn’t say anything at first, but the hard set of his jaw and the way his fingers twitched at his sides told me everything I needed to know. I had seen this side of him before—possessive, barely holding himself back. I was amused. I found it kinda cute but I hid my expression, pretending not to notice. "You’re sulking," I said lightly, stepping closer. Alexander scoffed, "I don’t sulk." I bit my lip, fighting back a smirk. "Oh? So the dark glare, the stiff posture, the way you’ve been staring holes into me all evening—that’s just you being… what? Thoughtful?" His jaw clenched, but he remained silent. I let my fingers trail up his arm. My touch was deliberately slow, teasing. "You know there’s nothing to be jealous