Chapter 85

• Vanessa’s POV
• "Alpha Alexander," I greeted him quietly, my voice barely above a whisper as I met his gaze with a mixture of resignation and defiance. I knew he was displeased with me, though the reason for his discontent remained a mystery.
• He remained silent for a moment, his eyes boring into mine with an intensity that made me squirm uncomfortably. He didn’t look happy at all, like something was weighing heavily on him.