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.

business with your pack this

smile, one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid

lot waiting

gaze soft yet

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more important than work-especially when it comes to... us. My Luna is about to compete

warm hand tightened around mine, like he was silently trying to offer me

Leo's voice 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

up, meeting

nothing to

not the time for

coldly pushed him

both have responsibilities, don't we? I'm about to go on stage, and you should get back to your

leaned forward and

unexpected kiss on the top of my

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and as I looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondness that made my heart

he murmured, his voice a

his arms around my waist, pulling

beautiful today,"

complimented me on that at

a t-shirt and jeans, no makeup, and my hair was just tied up in a

he looked at

to then, this time I

gown was a vision of elegance, the fabric cascading around me like liquid

of

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