Read The Luna Marked with Lies The Queen Crowned novel Chapter 89 Free

My father had a natural grace about him, a cool, almost regal demeanor that complemented the melancholic tunes he played.

His features were as delicate as they were striking, giving him an air of untouchable beauty, like a prince in a tragic fairy tale.

Morris said, “If one person could pick up this trophy twenty four years from now, I think that person would be you.”

He looked at me, his eyes determined.

I responded in a low voice, “I’ll do my best.”

By the time I responded, the fifth contestant had already taken the stage and started playing, and the crew ushered me off to get set up.

I felt a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing even faster now.

I stood up and made my way backstage to prepare.

I went backstage and tried to play like I usually do by visualising the piano in my head, but failed.

Because when I tried to do so, my fingers trembled slightly and my hands felt cold, a result of the nerves that were now taking hold.

I took deep breaths, trying to steady myself, but the anxiety clung to me like a shadow.

Suddenly, I felt a warm hand gently take mine, the touch grounding me instantly.

I turned, surprised to see Leo standing behind me.

His presence was unexpected, especially given the tension between us recently.

“What brings you here?”

I asked, my voice a mix of surprise and confusion.

“You should have a lot of business with your pack this time of year.”

Leo’s lips curled into a faint smile, one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid words, yet the emotions behind it were difficult to unravel.

“Yeah, it’s true, there’s a lot waiting for me to handle. But…”

He paused, his gaze soft yet unwavering.

“But some things are more important than work–especially when it comes to… us. My Luna is about to compete in such an important tournament, and I didn’t even know.”

His warm hand tightened around mine, like he was silently trying to offer me strength and comfort.

“I know we’ve had our misunderstandings lately,” Leo’s voice dropped, sincere and low, “and that’s made us drift apart. I shouldn’t have lashed out at you for saying no. I’m sorry, Sherry. Please, forgive me… I just care about you too much.”

I looked up, meeting his earnest gaze.

But it did nothing to sway me.

“Now’s not the time for this.”

I coldly pushed him away.

“We both have responsibilities, don’t we? I’m about to go on stage, and you should get back to your duties as Alpha.”

Leo leaned forward and kissed on my hair..

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The Luna Marked with Lies, The Queen Crowned by Revenge

The tenderness in his gesture softened the tension between us, and as I looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondres, that made my here &

“Supporting you is part of my duty as an Alpha,” he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the urease I’d been carrying.

Compared to then, this time I was well groomed.