There's a lack of recognition in Alek's face that likely answers that for her.

Beacon Hills doesn't exist in this world, or at the very least, he's never heard of it. It wouldn't be the same one Cora knew all the same. "I've never been to California," he offers quietly. "But I know you're a long way from home."

He's very sympathetic to Wanderers. Not everyone is, but Alek happens to think those people are assholes.