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As soon as I start making my way back down the park path, I look back to see Hendrix and Ryder join Lexie on the swings, surrounding her with fun and safety.

It gives me the strength I need to keep going, heading back to the pizza place.

Chapter Ten

Moira

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IPAUSE OUTSIDE THEpizza place, taking a moment to center myself and get a tight grip on my scent so I don't let anything slip while dealing with them.

This is the last thing I thought I'd ever have to do, especially so soon, but I prepared for it just in case.

With control over myself and my scent, as calm as I can possibly be, I push inside, the aroma of pizza now making my stomach churn. If they've ruined pizza for me, I'm going to kill them.

The hostess gives me a baffled, but polite smile. "Was there something wrong with your order?"

"No. I came back to see if some old friends were still here. Two alphas, one male, one female. Not from here." I try to keep things vague, not wanting her to know I'm here for a confrontation with them.

I have no plans on making a scene, though I'm sure they'll be happy to.

Demanding and entitled assholes.

Her face morphs into a regretful smile. “I think I know who you meant, but they left a few minutes ago."

Shit.

"Do you happen to know where they were headed?" I ask, knowing it’s a long shot.

She shakes her head. “I’m sorry, I don't. I heard them say something about art."

I know exactly where they're going.

"Thank you. You've been a great help."

"Good luck."

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