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When Alpha Damien received the report that some mothers had complaints and wanted to see him, he couldn't help but sigh. He had been foolish to think that things might finally settle into peace. "Perhaps I jinxed myself by celebrating too early," he mused, bracing himself for whatever drama was about to unfold.

When Zoey entered his office, flanked by two women he recognized as Ursula and Karen, Damien didn’t bother to mask his irritation. He could read the tension in their faces and knew immediately that trouble was brewing. He didn’t even bother to ask them to sit down.

"What do you want?" he asked, his voice cool and clipped. "Why are you here?"

Zoey took the lead, her expression smug as she spoke. "It’s about the children’s fun fair that just took place," she said, her tone dripping with false concern.

Damien’s gut tightened, alarm bells ringing in his head. He didn’t want any trouble for Stephanie, especially after how well the event had gone. "What about it?" he asked, trying to