Serena took in a deep breath and pushed the needle into the fabric. She hissed and let it drop to her lap, her blood stared back at her. She squeezed her eyes shut briefly and then sucked on her thumb.
Livia had ruffled her feathers more than she would like to admit. Why couldn't she have gone to look for Charlotte herself instead of coming to her.
Another knock came on her door and she sighed. Serena rose slowly and then walked the door, she opened it carefully bracing herself for whoever it was on the other side.
There stood the woman who usually served her food in her room. Her eyes widened slightly and she held the door ajar.
"The Alpha would like to see you. I will escort you," the woman said.
Serena stared down at her dress and then the woman spoke again. "It is urgent."
"Of course," Serena said quickly, stepping out into the corridor.
