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.

a word, Lea closed the

grabbed my arm gently but firmly,

breath against my ear as he leaned

get off stage, come to the outdoor garden.

I want to

let go, his eyes

desperate look in his eyes before turning away and heading backstage. intending to sort myself out a little more before

The

lit softly, the piano gleaming under

I

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

was a heat that I couldn't ignore, burning into

out, clear and pure, and for a

fingers dancing over the keys as

carried the emotions I couldn't express,

of pain, of love that had been tested and found

in the

the Cold Alpha

Chapter 107

audience, the gala, even Len-they all faded into

my only companion, the only thing

tried to escape, I couldn't shake the awareness of Len watching

the air, the sound echoing in

unreal, as I stood and gave a

but it wasn't from

It was fi

what waited