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.

of business with

one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid

true, there's a lot waiting for me to

his gaze

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important than work-especially when it comes to... us. My Luna is about to compete in such an important tournament, and

was silently

we've had our misunderstandings lately," 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."

up, meeting his

it did nothing to sway

not the

pushed

we? I'm about to go on stage, and

and kissed on my

on the top of my

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softened the tension between us, and as I looked up, his

is part of my duty as an Alpha," he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the unease I'd

his arms around my waist,

beautiful today," he

me on that

was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, no makeup, and my hair was

looked at

this

the fabric cascading

was intricately embroidered with delicate patterns of vines and flowers, each

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