Chapter 107

"Yota vill bose pur simply because something went wrong between us, and so I chose a new way of life," I said calmly, and this has nothing to do with

His eyes searched mine, filled with remorse. "Ikeve that now. I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I was a fool."

His words were very sincere, but they could not repair the rift within me,

At this time, Rolim appeared at my side. He put his hand on my shoulder and gently but firmly soothed me.

He whispered in my ear, "Tlizabeth, it's your turn on stage in a minute."

The memory of vely I was at the gala snapped back into focus.

I had been invited to perform, to play the piano for a

a room full of dignitaries and guests, all celebrating the fragile peace between our two worlds.

Turned my back on the crowded room, forcing myself to head backstage, where the familiar sight of the piano wasted for me

My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of nerves and unresolved tension swirling within me.

As I walked, I felt his presence before I saw him

Leo, standing just out of sight, watching me with those piercing eyes that always seemed to see through every mask i wore.

I spotted him the moment Rolin stepped into view.

Leo's gaze darkened, and I could feel the jealousy and anger rolling off him in waves.

Yet, he kept it in check, his jaw tightening as he fought to suppress the storm raging inside him.

closed the

arm gently but firmly,

could feel his breath against my ear as he leaned

you get off stage, come to the outdoor garden. There's

want to give

moment before he let go, his eyes searching mine as if trying to

offer a response, just pulled my arm out of his grasp and ignored the desperate look in his eyes before turning away

The

the piano

breath, steadying myself as I approached the instrument that had always been my

could feel the weight of Leo's gaze on me from

heat that I couldn't ignore, burning into me with an

pure, and for a moment, everything

my fingers dancing over the

carried the emotions I couldn't express, the

of pain, of love that had

myself get lost in the

Cold

Chapter 107

even Len-they all faded into

my only companion, the only thing that understood the

of Len watching

In the air, the sound echoing in

I stood and gave a polite

but

It was fi

the thought of what waited for

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