was verifers. My attemper to ta
She had move
It wasnt abimi feree in raring, but about dong,
She was supposed in be at my side, felhlling her role as
fala, my sister, looked at me
11 Ezabeth wou’d forgive you, you might
this prestigious event.
Thad once been ashamed to have Elizabeth at my Loma, especially among werewesher schoutrotimized her back of a sett
Thad preferred Arta, boit now 1 mio. Elrabeth terribly.
Aria chime to my sem, het presence a constant reminder of what ||
When I pushed her away, her surprise was evident.
The Alpha of the Oceanbeart Tribe Nicholas, who had been in the middle of a serious discussion with me, was vinhly upset.
a burerly
Well Mr Lea, you know a lot of your actions might have some serious consequences” he said)
“Consequences, like I questioned back
Thave heard you are qute at peace with the border situation these days. Never think that it’s always going to be the same. There tention on the border-
This disgusted me beyond the core “so you will disrupt the peace? 1 got furious
To which he replied “if it is needed” He pointed with his eyes towards Aris
excused myself and headed to the hotel garden.
a piano Among the flowers, I spotted a figure on a bench, moving rhythmically as if playing a j
As I approached, I was taken aback to see Elizabeth lonking every bit like a vision from a dream.
Her beauty left me breathless,
Tizabeth?” My
te was almost a whisper. She looked up, her eyes wary and distant.
“Lea” the replied, her voice steady but tinged with tersion
I didn’t expect to see you here,” I said “What are you doing?”
“Tin preparing for something. She said, her voice was calm but revealing her nerves. “I needed a moment to myself
I was surprised to learn she was performing at such a high lovel
I had assumed the had to go through extra work and deal with a lot of trouble just to make some extra money,
“It must be exhausting,” I said, trying to be sympathetic as I knew becoming my Luna would be a good way for her to avoid firmncial problems.
I guess al you heroine iny Lama again, yujill save yourself a lot of exhuastion
“Being
Luna was exhausting too,” she said, a sad laugh escaping her lips. Do you know what it was like to wake up early every day, prepare your breakfast, handle park matters, anil manage everything in our lives?“
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Her words hit me hard. I had been oblivious to the demands of her role, formed only on my con seeds and
Awaiter approached Elizabeth westin message
She stood up, indicating we would contame the
I went back inside, where the atmosphere was buzzing with i
The night continued with the guests mingling and celebrating
I couldn’t shake the feeling that Thaid let something precious and irreplaceable.
Chizabeth’s success was a testament to her strength and resilience, and I was left grappling with the
The party was a whirlwind of conversation and celebration.
I watched from the sidelines, trying to process everything.
Orlando was about to reveal the biggest secret of losing his datighter,
Lalready knew the dotcome.
Everything seemed to be going on its map way and then there was me, totally lost in thoughts of how easily I had let go off a prenen vond like Elizabeth
The audience fell silent 1 strained to see, my heart pounding, when Elizabeth appeared under the spotlight, dressed to the mines in an exquisite green.
Thadn’t expected to feel her appearance on the stage like magic. This was such a dazzling state.
She settled herself on the plane, her movements graceful yet filled with an air of intense focus
My breath caught as she drew a deep, calming breath
And then she played the first note
The sound cut through the tension in the room, a pure, crystalline note that seemed to resonate with the very essence of her soul
My eyes widened in shock, a wave of disbelief crashing over me.
This was not the Elizabeth I had left behind.
Elizabeth POV
The grand piano gleamed under the soft lights, its polished surface reflecting the faces of the audience seat and ball
The air was thick with anticipation, every rustle of fabric, every whispered word lost in the sea of silence that stretched before the first note.
I could feel the weight of their eyes on me, pressing down like a tangible force, but 1 steeled myself, my fingers poised above the keys.
This was my moment–a moment I had spent a lifetime waiting for
As my fingers descended, the first notes rang out, delicate and clear, and the world around me faded.
The music enveloped me, nowing through my veins, guiding my every movement.
I was no longer aware of the hundreds of faces staging at ane, nor the grandeur of the
I was alone with the music, with the spirit of the composition that had long been my solace and escape.
But as the manic swelled, I caught a glimpse of Aria in the crowd, her face twisted in a misere of shock and disdain.
She stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor, the poise jarring a
against the serenity of the music.
“How can she be here? she blurted out, ber voice cutting through the stillness
