*Ellie's POV*

My heart pounds as Xavier towers over me, his golden eyes blazing with barely controlled fury. I didn't expect him to recognize me so quickly. My name mustve come up in pack gossip, tied to Luke and that damn engagement. Now Im here, begging for a job, and hes looking at me like he can see right through my clothes.

"You're right," I say, forcing my voice to stay steady despite the Alpha pressure crushing down on me. "I am Eleanor ...