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.

a word, Lea closed the

arm gently but firmly, pulling me

feel his breath against my ear as he leaned in, his

off stage, come to the outdoor

I want

before he let go, his eyes

before turning away and heading backstage. intending to sort myself

The

was lit softly, the piano gleaming under the

steadying myself as I approached the instrument that

settled onto the bench, my fingers lightly brushing the keys, I could feel the weight of Leo's gaze on me from somewhere in the

couldn't ignore, burning into me with an intensity that made my

and pure, and for a

music flowed through me, my fingers dancing over the keys as if they had

emotions I couldn't express,

melody of longing, of pain, of love that had been

I let myself get lost in

the Cold Alpha

Chapter 107

gala, even Len-they all faded

thing

I tried to escape, I couldn't shake the awareness of Len watching me, his presence a

air, the

applause that erupted felt distant, alsest unreal, as I stood and gave a polite how before exiting

racing, but

It was fi

what waited

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