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, pulling

as he

stage, come

I want

grip lingered on my arm for a moment before he let go, his

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

The

lit softly, the

a deep breath, steadying myself as I approached the instrument

settled onto the bench, my fingers lightly brushing the keys, I could feel the weight

that I couldn't ignore, burning into

note rang out, clear and pure,

flowed through me, my fingers dancing over the keys

carried the emotions I couldn't

was a melody of longing, of pain, of love that had been tested

lost in the music,

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audience, the gala, even Len-they

only companion, the only thing that understood the depth of

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

the air, the sound echoing in the silence

erupted felt distant, alsest unreal, as I stood and gave

was still racing, but it wasn't

It was fi

of what waited for me in the