Sierra pov.As I gazed upwards, my eyes caught sight of Williams, and a fleeting moment of joy surged within me.He let the cutlass fall to the grass, turning his gaze towards everyone, and an air of fear caused them to retreat, trembling."What is the matter with you all?" he bellowed, his eyes scanning each face, including the one who dared to wield the blade against me.With simmering anger in his voice, he approached the man, lifting him forcefully."Who granted you the authority to act as you please?" His words rang out, causing the man to cower, eyes cast downwards in fear."Apologies, sir. She has committed countless sins, and I believed it best to bring an end to her here."A chill ran down my spine upon hearing those words, unable to fathom the sinister plan that lay in store for my demise."What did she do to deserve such punishment, to warrant the severing of her hands?" William's voice boomed once more, tightening his grip around the man's neck. The man's finger quivered a

Sierra pov.My hands were tied tightly with a coarse rope, cutting into my skin, and a similar restraint encircled my neck, making it difficult to breathe. I was bound to a towering tree, my body exhausted and trembling.I endured relentless stoning, assaulted by a barrage of rocks and debris from every direction. My clothing was tattered and soiled, a testament to the hatred the villagers harbored towards me. Ashamed, I lowered my gaze, avoiding the piercing stares of the crowd.The physical pain inflicted upon me paled in comparison to the heart-wrenching ache of being rejected by my own kind. The torment of knowing my loved ones now regarded me with regret sliced through me like a thousand blades.Examining my hands, battered and caked in dirt and wounds, I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to escape the reality that haunted me since the day I was born.Outside, the clamor of people's angry shouts echoed, but gradually, a hushed presence enveloped the surroundings. Opening my eyes, I c

Sierra pov.I just stood there, transfixed, unable to tear my gaze away from Henry. It was him, unmistakably him. I wanted to approach, to make a move, but a surge of emotions overwhelmed me, leaving me frozen in indecision."Henry," I whispered, my voice barely audible. Tears welled up in my eyes as I locked eyes with him, the realization sinking in.I reached out tentatively, my hands trembling, and brushed my fingers against his cheek. Joy washed over me, mingling with the tears that streamed down my face. I had believed I would never see him again after he mentioned his newfound partner, and in his absence, I had felt adrift. But here he was, in the flesh. As he pulled away slightly, I stared into his eyes one more time, my heart swelling with affection. He smiled, a balm to my soul.He turned his attention to Nora, who had been fixated on Alex, seemingly preparing to take action. Henry approached her, gently pulling her away from Alex. Yet, there lingered a hint of fear in Alex's

Sierra pov.As his lips delicately brushed against mine, I instinctively pulled away, my gaze locked into his piercing eyes. "I'm so sorry, Henry, but I just can't do this right now," I whispered, my voice heavy with remorse.Turning abruptly, I hurried back to where Nora stood, my heart burdened by the weight of my actions. Henry emerged from the woods after some time, slowly approaching the spot where Nora and I stood. Avoiding his gaze, I averted my eyes, overwhelmed by shame, feeling responsible for the chaos unfolding in my life."So, Sierra, would you consider moving in with me? It might be best if you come stay with me in the Shadowclaws pack. I promise to protect you, and perhaps you can start afresh there," Nora's words echoed in my ears, rendering me speechless. I lowered my gaze, my sadness evident, grappling with the uncertainty of making the right choice.Raising my eyes, I found myself meeting the expectant stares of Henry and Nora, their silent anticipation urging me to

Sierra pov.As I slowly pulled away from Henry, I took a moment to observe his face, and then shifted my gaze down to William, who stared back at me in shock, clearly taken aback by my recent actions."From now on, I choose Henry as my mate. It's time for you to leave," I uttered, my voice filled with determination.After uttering those words, I turned to walk away, but William caught hold of my hands, standing up to face me."You can't be serious," he said, his voice quivering with the threat of tears.I gently pulled my hands away from his grasp, distancing myself from him as I turned to face him squarely."I'm not joking, William. I'm serious. I don't want you in my life anymore. I've made a colossal mistake, and now I want to make things right. I'm sorry, William, but I can't continue living this way. Please, just go away," I pleaded, tears streaming down my face, unsure if I was making the right choice."Sierra, please," William implored, but Henry stepped in, blocking his path.