ALEXANDER'S POV I've been watching Cordelia's territory since Aiden reported this morning that Alia had been captured. I told Aiden to take the lead in managing my other trusted men and mercenaries to do the job, but then I changed my mind. I decided to join him at the last minute when he was about to regroup with the second batch of the team. When we reached the riverside, Aiden briefed the team and dispersed them afterward. Aiden stayed by my side to tag along with me while the others were scattered around Cordelia's border. Not too near yet, not too far. Just enough to have visuals on what's going on within the perimeter. Luckily Cordelia's territory is abundant with towering trees, making the surveillance task easier for my people. Nevertheless, it's easier if I

