Zoe Pierce had intentionally torn her suppression patch.
But she hadn't ripped it completely off—just created a tiny, almost unnoticeable tear.
Unless someone stared intently at the patch on the nape of her neck, they would never notice it.
Except for Alphas, of course.
When the mingled scents of Freesia and Cedar flooded the air, Nathan Lockwood and Chase Shaw couldn't help but be affected, even though they were in on Zoe Pierce's plan.
The effect was particularly strong on Chase Shaw.
Their combined scent—light, yet impossible to ignore—drifted through the air.
Chase Shaw's grip on Aaron Xavier's shoulder inevitably tightened.
As time passed and the winds grew stronger, her vision blurred, even with her goggles on.
Before she spotted that group of people, this had been a problem.
But after spotting them, it became an opportunity.
The gap between Zoe Pierce and her teammates was widening.
