After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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I worked methodically, using soft brushes to carefully remove the layers of dust that had settled over the years.

Each stroke was deliberate, as if the music itself could shatter if I wasn't gentle enough.

When I came across faint or illegible notes, I used reversible ink to lightly retrace the original hand.

For sections that were too far gone, I had to rely on the surrounding patterns and my own musical deduction to fill in the gaps.

A full week passed before I finally emerged from the restoration room.

d the restored manuscript carefully in my hands, my fingers aching from days of painstaking work.

I headed to meet the person overseeing the project-Tira.

When I stepped into her office, she looked up from her paperwork, visibly surprised.

"You've already finished?" Tira asked, her tone laced with disbelief as her eyes widened.

Inodded. "Yes, it's done."

She stood and crossed the room, reaching out to inspect the manuscript.

Her expression changed from surprise to pure admiration.

"I'm impressed. This piece was in terrible condition, yet you've restored it beautifully. I can't believe you did it so quickly."

I smiled slightly, pleased by her praise. "It's what I do."

Tira glanced at the manuscript again, then back at me.

"You've done more than restore it, Elizabeth. You've revived a piece of history. I'll have to pay you double for this."

I shook my head. "It's too much."

my protest. "The value of this piece is immeasurable now. You've more than earned

phone and called for Beta, one of her subordinates, to arrange

already feeling homesick and craving

tall man walked

strong build, towering over me with broad

beneath his clothes, and his features

his walk

as Leo or Narik, maybe even more

you back," Tira said. "Just

him. He didn't seem like the friendly type,

me as he stood there

followed him outside to where the car was

to protect me, followed closely behind, keeping their distance. Shark didn't say a word

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and I couldn't shake the tension

the blindfold that I realized we were back

out, lighting a cigarette as he

well and turned to him. "Thanks

flicked toward me. "You're Luna

His sudden

this man.

drag from his

hesitated. Memories of Leo's protectiveness, his constant care, and the burden of our public image flashed

to maintain appearances, especially with my warriors

didn't reach my eyes.

derisive snort, smoke curling from his lips.

words struck something deep,