Aria's POV
Denderick’s eyes flickered with recognition and something else I couldn’t quite place. He hesitated, and the tension in the room thickened. All the Alphas were watching him, waiting for his response. The seconds dragged on, feeling like an eternity.
Finally, Denderick cleared his throat, his gaze still fixed on me. “No, I don’t know her,” he said. His voice was steady but lacked conviction. “She just...reminds me of someone I once knew.”
Logan’s eyes narrowed, clearly not satisfied with the answer. He studied Denderick’s face, looking for any sign of deception. I held my breath, hoping against hope that Denderick’s words would be enough.
After a moment, Logan seemed to let it go, though I could tell he wasn’t entirely convinced. “Very well,” he murmured. “Let’s move on.”
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