Sierra pov.As I lay down, the sound of William and Henry's voices drifted through the air. I listened intently to their conversation, but I hesitated to open my eyes just yet. I wanted to stay cocooned in my own thoughts a little while longer.After a few moments, the room fell silent, and I heard the faint click of the door locking. Slowly, I rose to my feet, feeling a bit better than I had before.As I approached the door, I noticed that it was slightly ajar - Henry hadn't locked it properly. I slipped out into the hallway, trying to be as quiet as possible. I decided that it was safest to head to the library and stay there for a while.Suddenly, a loud voice shattered the quiet, coming from the direction of the kitchen. I recognized it immediately as Alex's, and wondered why she was always so cruel.Cautiously, I peeked into the kitchen and saw Alex holding a dirty plate, with food remnants still clinging to it. She approached Henry and handed him the plate. Then, without warning,

Sierra pov.I watch as everyone in the castle runs out to see what's going on. I look at William with anger in my eyes as I stand and approach him."What's your problem?" I yell at his face, frustrated with the situation that just happened.I can see regret in his eyes, but he should have kept his anger to himself.I notice how the maids murmur among themselves, some even laughing. Alex probably deserves this, but it could have waited until after she gave birth.I walk away from William and rush to pick up Alex, who is on the ground, crying and holding her stomach.I lift her up and see blood stains on the ground. I look up at William with fear in my eyes, then back down at Alex who is still in tears.As William starts to walk closer to us, I yell at him to stop right there."Please, Sierra, let me take her to the hospital," he pleads.I don't listen to him as I look around, and my eyes spot Henry."Henry!" I yell his name, but he just stands there, staring."Henry, help!" This time I

Sierra pov.The world around me grew quieter and quieter, until all I could hear was the pounding of my heart. I knew, in that moment, that I had made the biggest mistake of my life. My eyes darted around the castle, taking in the furious expressions of the men who were now advancing towards me.But just as they were about to unleash their anger, William stood up and faced them. "It's okay," he said. "She didn't mean it."Though his words seemed to pacify them somewhat, their scowls did not fade entirely. And then, suddenly, one of the men spoke out. "In the history of all werewolves," he began, "it has never been said for a woman to lay a hand on a man, especially when he's an Alpha."I tried to speak up, to explain myself, but they raised their hands in protest, silencing me. "You were chosen to be his mate," they continued, "but you failed in your duty to provide him with a child. And then, you went so far as to kill the child of Luna Alex. And now, you stand before us, having slap

Sierra pov.As I caught sight of William standing there, my heart raced with fear. I hastily moved away, my eyes downcast, hoping to avoid any confrontation.Gradually, I lifted my gaze and saw that William had fixed his eyes on Henry. William strode over to Henry, who stood motionless, unflinching in the face of danger."What are you doing here?" William bellowed at Henry, his voice as cold and fierce as a beast's.I wanted to intervene and explain that what he saw was a mistake, but before I could speak, Henry spoke up."Why do you look so angry, William?" he said, completely unfazed by the looming threat.William glanced at me, and I instinctively recoiled, hiding behind Henry's back, unsure if he would protect me.I could sense William's rage, his eyes fixed on me, and I felt like I was about to wet myself."I showed you mercy by letting you go, and you still have the audacity to come here and flirt with my mate," he snarled.I looked up at William, my heart aching with sadness. D

Sierra pov.After two long hours of working, I felt as though my life had been drained out of me. My stomach grumbled loudly, and I knew that I needed to find something to eat soon.Exhausted, I sat on the floor, surveying the room. Despite having made progress, I still had a long way to go. The weight of my fatigue was bearing down on me, and if I didn't eat soon, I felt like I would collapse.I lay down on the ground, my body coated in grime and dust. As I looked up at the ceiling, the world seemed to be spinning around me. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself.The sound of my growling stomach filled the silent room, and the pain in my gut intensified. I knew I had to find something to eat soon, or I wouldn't be able to continue my work.I stood up, unable to sit any longer. As I thought about my next move, I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me. I knew that I had to eat something before I could continue.I opened the door slowly and looked out into the empty hallway. Hopi