Chapter 116
“You will lose me simply because something went wrong between us, and so I chose a new way of life.” I said calmly, “and thus has nothing to do with anyone else.”
His eyes searched mine, filled with remorse. “I know 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, Rolin appeared at my side. He put his hand on my shoulder and gently but firmly soothed me.
He whispered in my ear, “Elizabeth, it’s your turn on stage in a minute.”
The memory of why I was at the gala snapped back into focus.
I had been invited to perform, to play the piano for a room full of dignitaries and guests, all celebrating the fragile peace between our two worlds.
I turned my back on the crowded room, forcing myself to head backstage, where the familiar sight of the piano waited 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.
Without a word, Leo closed the distance between us.
He grabbed my arm gently but firmly, pulling me close.
I could feel his breath against my ear as he leaned in, his voice low and intense.
“When you get off stage, come to the outdoor garden. There’s something I want to give you.”
His grip lingered on my arm for a moment before he let go, his eyes searching mine as if trying to read my thoughts.
I didn’t offer a response, just pulled my arm out of his grasp and ignored the desperate look in his eyes before turr and heading backstage, intending to sort myself out a little more before the show.
Before I left, I heard him say, “I’ll be waiting.”
The stage was lit softly, the piano gleaming under the lights.
I took a deep breath, steadying myself as I approached the instrument that had always been my refuge.
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As I settled onto the bench, my fingers lightly brushing the keys, I could feel the weight of Leo’s gaze on me from somewhere in
the crowd.
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Chapter 116
It was a heat that I couldn’t ignore, burning into me with an intensity that made my pulte quicken.
The first note rang out, clear and pure, and for a moment, everything else fell away.
The applause that erupted felt distant, almost unreal, as I stood and gave a polite bow before exiting the stage.
Instead of heading straight there, I found myself wandering through the ballroom, grabbing a glass of wine from a passing
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