After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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.

Lea closed the distance between

arm gently but firmly,

my ear as he leaned in, his

stage, come to the outdoor

want to give

my arm for a moment before he let go, his eyes

turning away and heading backstage. intending to sort myself out a little more before the

The

softly, the piano

as I approached

lightly brushing the keys, I could feel the weight of Leo's gaze on me from somewhere in

burning into me with an intensity that

first note rang out, clear and pure, and for a

over the keys as if they had a life

couldn't express, the turmoil

longing, of pain, of love that had been tested

I let myself get lost in the music, shutting out the world

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Chapter 107

gala, even Len-they all faded into the

thing that understood

Len watching me, his presence a constant

note lingered In the air, the

unreal, as I stood and gave

was still racing, but

It was fi

the thought of what waited for me in