Chapter 41

At that moment, a heavy silence hung between us, and it seemed to envelop both of us. The attendant hurried in as if constrained by a tight schedule. I couldn't deny the awkwardness of the situation with Alpha, and I sensed his displeasure when the attendant entered. Alpha Knight gestured for the tub he had requested, and with a piece of clothing in hand, he submerged it in the warm water. He was mere inches from me, and I watched, perplexed, as he dipped the cloth into the water.

In a matter of seconds, my questions were answered as he began tending to my frostbitten feet. I instinctively drew my knees toward me, as if seeking solace in a self-embrace, wanting to avoid his care.

“I need to warm your feet,”

I bit my lip. “I can do it by myself, thank you very much,” I said, before attempting to snatch the piece of cloth in his hands, but his arms were longer than mine.

Without a word, Alpha Knight grabbed my arm and forced me to stay in place. I