Chapter 80

My father had a natural grace about him, a cool, almost regal demeanor that complemented the melancholic tunes he played.

His features were as delicate as they were striking, giving him an air of untouchable beauty, like a prince in a tragic fairy tale. Morris said, "If one person could pick up this trophy twenty-four years from now, I think that person would be you."

He looked at me, his eyes determined.

I responded in a low voice, "I'll do my best."

the time I responded, the fifth contestant had already taken the stage and started playing, and the crew ushered me off to get set up.

I felt a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing even faster now.

I stood up and made my way backstage to prepare.

I went backstage and tried to play like I usually do by visualising the piano in my head, but failed.

Because when I tried to do so, my fingers trembled slightly and my hands felt cold, a result of the nerves that were now taking hold.

I took deep breaths, trying to steady myself, but the anxiety clung to me like a shadow.

Suddenly, I felt a warm hand gently take mine, the touch grounding me instantly.

I turned, surprised to see Leo standing behind me.

His presence was unexpected, especially given the tension between us recently.

"What brings you here?"

I asked, my voice a mix of surprise and confusion.

a lot of business with your pack this time of

carry a thousand unsaid words,

lot

paused, his gaze

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things are more important than work-especially when it comes to... us. My Luna is about to compete in such an important

hand tightened around mine, like he was silently trying

dropped, sincere and low, "and that's made us drift apart. I shouldn't have lashed out at I just care about you too much." you for saying no.

up, meeting his

did nothing to sway

not the

pushed him

on stage, and you should get back to your duties

and kissed

of my head caught me off

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tenderness in his gesture softened the tension between us, and as I looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondness that made

Alpha," he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the

his arms around

beautiful today," he

me on that

makeup, and

looked at me was

to then, this time I

elegance, the fabric cascading around me

with delicate patterns of vines

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