Chapter 21

**Beatrice POV**

As Alpha Duncan's arms held me tightly, preventing my fall, a surge of warmth spread through my body. Our unexpected kiss had left me stunned and breathless, the intensity of the moment lingering in the air. The room seemed to shrink around us, amplifying the awkwardness of the situation.

I could feel the weight of silence pressing upon us, a heavy reminder of the unspoken desires and tangled emotions that had led us to this point. My mind raced, searching for words to break the tension, but my mouth remained stubbornly closed, the words caught in my throat.

Cadence, who always had a knack for sensing tension, cleared his throat, breaking the intense atmosphere in the room. "Um, maybe it's best if we give you two some privacy," he suggested, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

I immediately pulled away from Alpha Duncan, feeling my cheeks burn with embarrassment. The energy in the room felt charged, a blend of attraction and uncertainty, leaving me unsure of how to proce