C9 The Stand down with Alpha Patrick

William's Point Of View.

As I locked Vanessa's door, her furious protests echoed through the hallway. "Let me out, Alpha William!" she yelled, her voice thick with anger. "I won't be locked up like some animal!"

I sighed heavily, ignoring her barrage of insults. "Vanessa, I have to do this for your own safety and the safety of the pack," I replied firmly, my voice strained with frustration