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 distance between

grabbed my arm gently

breath against my ear as he leaned in, his voice low

come to the outdoor garden. There's

I want

arm for a moment before he let go, his

desperate look in his eyes before turning away and heading backstage.

The

was lit softly, the piano gleaming

steadying myself as I approached the instrument that had always been

onto the bench, my fingers lightly brushing the keys, I could feel the weight of Leo's

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

pure, and for a moment, everything else

fingers dancing over the

the emotions I couldn't express, the turmoil I couldn't

melody of longing, of pain, of love that had been tested and found

I let myself get lost in the

Cold

Chapter 107

Len-they all faded

my only companion, the only thing that understood the

I couldn't shake the awareness of Len watching

note lingered In the air, the

alsest unreal, as I stood and gave a polite how before

heart was still racing, but

It was fi

the thought of what waited for me in the