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.

who love me and a

the change in my expression, his eyes

"Elizabeth, are you okay?"

ready to go on stage in a few

said, I turned my

when I

I.co.

opposite side of the room, dressed impeccably in a tailored

styled, his face clean shaven, and he looked

all eyes turning toward him as he made his way to

appearance drawing the attention of

seem to take their eyes off

my seat, my heart pounding in my

but it was the expression on his face that

me, they softened

apology in his gaze was unmistakable, and it made

bear it. I turned my face away, refusing to meet

filling the room as he spoke on behalf

words were powerful, his presence commanding, but I couldn't focus

Chapter 106

was a whirlwind of emotions, memories of our time together clashing with the reality of where

think about was how much I wanted to get away, to escape the suffocating weight

stood, ready to leave, but something

a desire to face