After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 106

"Hey, you're going to be playing on stage in a few miivates. Feeling nervous

I shook my hrad slightly, a small smile touching my lips. "Not nervous."

He chuckled softly. "Elizabeth, you're incredibly brave. Someone who belongs on stage.*

His words were kuul, meant to reassure, but they stirred something deep within me.

I laughed softly, but the sound was hollow,

psnt always like this, you know. I used to be shy, easily frightened, always anxious. It took a lot of experience to get to where I am now." all in the

As I spoke, my wind drifted back to the past, to the days when I had pushed myself so hard, all in

he name of love.

Thad wanted to be perfect for Leo, to be someone worthy of his attention and admiration.

Thad spent hours honing my skills, learning the art of diplomacy, practicing my manners and dancing, all to meet the expectations of the Silvermoon Pack.

I used to be naive, naive enough to think that if I worked hard enough, I could keep cur relationship going.

But now that I think about it. I was the only one who was struggling for that.

Nowadays, I don't want to give everything 1 have for someone who has only

is caused

me hurt and pain.

people who love me and a thriving business, I should be putting my energy

noticed the change in my expression, his eyes softening with

"Elizabeth, are you okay?"

going to get ready to go on stage in a few minutes

said, I turned my attention back to

when I saw

I.co.

of the room, dressed impeccably in a tailored suit

neatly styled, his face clean shaven, and he looked

turning toward him as he made his way to the

commanding presence, his mere appearance drawing the

who couldn't seem

stiffened in my seat, my heart

handsome, but it was the expression on his face that caught me

found me, they softened

in his gaze was unmistakable, and

I turned my face away, refusing to meet his

took the microphone, his deep voice filling the room as he spoke on

presence commanding, but I

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reality of where we stood now. When his speech ended, the crowd applauded,

much I wanted to get away, to escape

leave,

a desire to face