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.

have a lot of business with

lips curled into a faint smile, one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid words, yet the emotions behind it were difficult

lot waiting for me to handle.

gaze soft yet

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us. My Luna is about to compete in

around mine, like he was silently trying to offer me strength and

made us drift apart. I shouldn't have lashed out at I just care about you too

up, meeting his

it did nothing to

the time for

coldly pushed him

I'm about to go on stage, and

leaned forward and kissed on

unexpected kiss on the top of my

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looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondness that

of my duty as an Alpha," he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the unease

around my waist, pulling

look beautiful today,"

on that at

the time, I was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, no makeup, and my hair was just tied up in a casual, frizzy looking

he looked at me was

to then, this

elegance, the fabric cascading around me like liquid

with delicate patterns of vines and flowers,

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