Chapter 7 Dont Expose Me Finished When I came out . Caden had already finished his speech and was talking with some senior Betas from Eclipse Pack . I couldnt be bothered to approach him Instead , I stood off to the side , sipping my wine , when Eleanor suddenly spotted me . She walked toward me quickly , like a predator eyeing its prey Looking at the wine in my hand , she warned me . Rosaline , dont wander off . Stay put and dont embarrass . the Eclipse Pack I stared at Eleanors face , regretting attending this event just out of boredom . I wanted to snap back , but before I could say anything . Wendy showed up , flanked by a few haughty female wolves Wendy strutted over , all grace and elegance as if the earlier incident in the restroom had never happened . She cozied up to Eleanor , then turned to me with a bright smile . Eleanor , this must be Cadens fiancée ! Ms. Sinclair , its a pleasure to meet you . I almost gagged . In terms of pretending to be innocent and prim , Wendy was a master of her craft . Eleanor shot me a glare , then smiled at Wendy . Wendy , dont bother with her . Shes just an Omega from Frostmoore , unrefined and clueless about any manners . Its fine . By the way . Ive heard that Ms. Sinclair is exceptionally talented . Theres a piano on stage how about a little friendly competition ? Wendys eyes sparkled with mischief . The entire room had been buzzing with whispers from the start of the celebration . All of them were rumors about me being an incompetent Omega from Frostmoore . Where had Wendy heard about my supposed talent She was clearly trying to humiliate me . Before I could even protest , Wendy walked confidently toward the piano by the stage . All eyes turned to her . Wendy took a moment to scan the room with a smile , then gently pressed the keys , filling the air with a smooth and flawless piece of music . I had no choice but to listen , and , Ill admit , she played quite well . She was clearly well practiced . When she finished , the crowd applauded . Amid the applause , Wendy stood up and walked toward me with a bright smile . It seems like I didnt perform well , Ms. Sinclair . Its your turn now . Her pack of female wolves immediately started teasing Wendy , that was amazing ! But come on , Ms. Sinclair , are you just going to stand there ? Dont tell me you cant play the piano . Can you imagine the rumors if Mr. Holbrooks fiancée cant even play a simple tune ? The women raised their voices deliberately , making sure everyone around us could hear , hoping to turn the 1/3 13 Mar Chapter 7 Dont Expose Me Eleanors face darkened , and she shot me a disgusted look . Finished The future Luna of the Eclipse Pack was being humiliated , but she thought the problem was with me instead of being concerned about Wendys rudeness , I gave them a nonchalant smile . I just think playing piano at a banquet feels like performing for tips . But since you all insist on hearing it , Ill give it a try . With that , I confidently walked toward the piano , set my wine glass down on the edge , and addressed the room . Crawford wants a competition , Ill play the same piece she did . I pressed my fingers gently on the keys , and a melody rich with emotion poured from my hands , fillin banquet hall . Wendy thought she could embarrass me , but she was wrong . the I had passed grade ten in piano when I was ten years old . After becoming Alpha , my senses sharpened , and my skill only improved . They were going to be disappointed . No one in the Werewolf Continent had ever seen me fail in anything . The sound of my piano flowed beautifully , and the crowd was entranced . People on the dance floor began moving in time with the music , and the entire atmosphere in the hall reached its peak . These wolves were the elite of Rivemon , and even if they didnt have great taste , they could tell that my performance far outshone Wendys . And not just by a little . When the piece ended , the applause was overwhelming- I stood , offering a small smile to the guests , before gracefully stepping away from the piano and walking back to a stunned Wendy , who now looked as pale as a ghost . How does it feel to be slapped in the face by a lowly bumpkin Omega ? I looked at Wendy and I didnt have to say anything , but I knew her humiliation was deeper than any slap could have caused . Sinclair , your talent truly outshines mine . Im humbled , Wendy said , forcing out a tight smile . Crawford , you played well too . I responded flatly . Just then , a middle aged man in a black suit walked toward them . Wasnt that Felix , the butler of Shadow Pack Manor ? What was he doing here ? Oh no . I had worked so hard to maintain my Omega persona . Was it about to crumble ? 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