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.

lot of business

one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid words, yet the emotions behind

a lot waiting for me

gaze soft

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

warm hand tightened around mine, like he was

dropped, sincere and low, "and that's made us drift apart. I shouldn't have lashed out at I just

meeting his earnest

nothing to sway

the time for

pushed him

about to go on

leaned forward and kissed

the top of my head caught me

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looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondness that made my

you is part of my duty as an Alpha," he murmured, his

arms around my waist,

look beautiful today," he said

complimented me on that

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

he looked at me was

to then, this time I

a vision of elegance, the fabric cascading

embroidered with delicate patterns of vines and flowers,

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