Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

The Final Bow

28 Pearls

The emotions in the room surged like a tidal wave. The fans couldn't absorb a

word of what was being said.

"I'm truly grateful for all your love. These past three years-we've come this far

only because of you, Avery finally spoke, his voice calm but heavy. "But no

celebration lasts forever. In the end, I have to leave

Everyone present today was a dichard fan.

Some of them, Avery even recognized. No matter where the band traveled, he'd

always catch glimpses of them waiting at airports, cheering from the crowd. They

truly loved Avery Band.

"Avery! Didn't you say we'd play music together until we're old? Why are you

leaving now?" one fan cried

out.

They couldn't understand. Things had finally taken a turn for the better-why now?

Even Avery, usually so reserved, had red-rimmed eyes. He wasn't unaffected. He

didn't want to leave either.

"If you really love us," he said softly, "please respect our decision. Even after I go,

always remember your

stood and gave a deep bow to the fans

Avery Band rose

you've shown

with sorrow. "No matter what, we

was the one who least wanted to see the

Avery. Whatever Avery chose, Steven would stand

it.

"Steven!"

fans were

much this band meant to

would ever want to see it

himself to smile for everyone's sake. How could that

said gently. "Please don't let your emotions get the best

anyone passing

announced, "this next concert will be our last.

all the support you've

there will be no ticket

do for the

decision on my own,

I'll personally cover all

the costs."

be expected

a personal farewell.

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"Avery

the crowd burst

idol, such a kind-hearted artist, just walk away like

don't owe me an apology," Tessa said firmly. "I support

won't be paying a thing. You're part

cover the

continued, "I want it to be