I didn’t respond. Instead, I lost myself in the asc, letting the melodies and harmonies fill the room and drown out the distractions.
One morning, as I was immersed in practice, I heard the door to the music room creak open.
Expecting it to be a student. I was about to send Len away when I saw that the figures in the doorway were Rolin and another man.
The man wore a hat pulled low, obscuring his face,
Leo’s demeanor changed instantly.
He stood up, his face hardening with visible hostily.
The atmosphere shifted palpably as Rolin and the man entered.
Theard the wonderful sound of the piano, Rolin said with a reassuring smile. “I thought I’d bring Orlando to meet you.”
At the mention of Orlando’s name, my heart skipped a beat,
The man removed his hat, and I was greeted by the face of a legend.
Orlando Martin a name that resonated deeply in the world of music
He was a renowned pianist, famous not only for his extraordinary talent but also for his notoriously unpredictable temperament.
Stories of his genius were as well–known as the tragedies of his past–losing his wife and child in a tragic accident years ago.
The rumors about him were a mix of admiration and apprehension.
Seeing him in person was both exhilarating and nerve wracking,
Leo, standing beside
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is a striking figure of elegance and gravity
Orlando Martin was a
His tall, imposing frame was accentuated by the sharp lines of his tailored suit, which seemed to drape flawlessly over his shoulders.
With his chiseled features, high cheekbones, and a strong jawline, he exuded an air of effortless charm and nobility.
His piercing blue eyes, framed by dark, tousled haar, held a depth of emotion that hinted at both his tragic past and his remarkable talent.
Every movement be made, every glance, carried an undeniable sense of regal bearing, making him appear as if he had stepped out of a classic painting of a bygone era.
Rolin gave me an encouraging nod, signaling me to stay calm.
“Don’t be nervous. I told Orlando I would bring him to meet you.”
Orlando’s initially serious expression softened into a smile.
“That was an impressive performance,” he said, his voice carrying a warmth that was unexpected. “Do you know who I am?
Excited and nervous, I nodded vigorously.
Yes, Mr. Winter. I’ve heard a lot about you.”
Orlando’s curiosity seemed piqued. “Why are you teaching here? You’re clearly very talented. Don’t you aspire to perform on a larger stage?
I said with a smile, “This is just the beginning. Of course, I hope to step onto a bigger stage.
Rolin gave an encouraging smile from the side. But at that moment, Lea’s face clouded over.
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“She’s my Luna,” he said, his tone firm. “She’s here to play in the human world for a while Luna-
Orlando, however, seemed to deliberately ignore Leo’s explanation
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Have you ever heard my compositions?” he asked.
I nodded again. “Yes. Flure.”
Orlando’s face lit up with a hint of a simile. “Would you play one for me?”
“Of course, sir,” I replied, feeling both honored and anxious.
I took a deep breath and chose to perform one of Orlando’s famous pieces, “A Bite of Love Ode.”
As my fingers danced across the keys, the notes filled the room with an emotive and hauntingly beautiful melody.
I watched Orlando closely, noticing how his eyes misted over and deep emotion spread across his face.
When the final note lingered in the air and the music came to an end, Orlando reached out to me, his voice trembling slightly.
“You play this piece just like your mother did,” he said, his tone heavy with nostalgia. “It’s as if I’m hearing her again.”
1 froze, my breath caught in my throat.
Sir, what do you mean?” I asked, my voice harely more than a whisper
Orlando’s face turned even more solemu
Elizabeth, my baby,” he choked out. You’re the child I lost. I found you through your music”
The shock of his words was so overwhelming that I could hardly breathe,
The room fell into deep silence as Orlando’s cue hit me.
My breath catches in my throat and my heart races as I stare at ham
“No, it’s not right,” Leo’s sharp gaze looked at Orlando, “Ezabeth’s parents are Alpha and Luna of the spectral pack’s and in all these years they never said Elizabeth was adopted.”
“No.” I shook my head and said to Lea. “I’ve mentioned to you that I’m not their biological daughter. I was adopted.”
Leo looked at me in disbelief
“Why didn’t you mention it to me?”
“Actually, I’ve told you more than unce. But whenever I brought up my family affairs, you would mock my sister Alice as a complete fool, and then our conversation would end there.” I said calmly, “You never cared about what I wanted to say.
