Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 122 An Apology An Apology Might Be a Good Start

He turned back to the conversation with Brad and struggled to absorb everything that

was being said. It was all so outrageous and fantastical that it was hard to believe at

first, but the more he heard, the more everything in his life began to make so much

more sense. He lifted his eyes briefly, and his gaze fell on the sight of his daughter

Ann, held tightly in Alpha Nocturne’s arms as they strode forward together with Lexi at

their side. Leopold’s heart twisted at the sight of her, and he knew that the

chance of seeking forgiveness after everything that had happened was slim to none,

but he had to try.

“Brad, excuse me for a moment…” He shrugged apologetically as he gestured in

Ann’s direction.

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“Of course, your highness,” Brad answered with a slight bow as he stepped back and

Leopold made his way over to his daughter and her friends as quickly as he could.

“Ann… wait…” Leopold said with a raised voice as he approached the three of them.

Ann paused briefly and turned, looking over her shoulder at the sound of his voice,

and as soon as she realized that it was her father, her gaze hardened.

Leopold’s stomach turned as he realized there was no warmth or love in her eyes

anymore, just cold dark hatred and a distrust that broke his heart.

He couldn’t fault her for this reaction though. He had let her down not only with his

abysmal judgment as her

also with his lack of skills as a

wouldn’t blame her if she chose never

“Ann, are you okay? Brad told me what happened… I… I don’t

Leopold began awkwardly.

in the wrong, and the fact that Ann showed

in her aggressive stance toward him was making it hard for him

straight.

be a good start…” Adam growled furiously from Ann’s side

snorted.

“Not that it will come anywhere near close to covering the betrayal and the

to your

his head

he said as he looked up and met her gaze head-on, “I

for everything that my weakness and failings have put you through

you through with your mother

did.” He offered

around her rea*s*suringly and at this moment,

grateful for it.

wanted to run

that she forgave

needed to face the consequences

in her life.

He had been so quick to discard her at the suggestion of

not the magic was responsible, it still cut deeply. If he

king all those years ago, none

predicament now.

Ann exhaled slowly as she stared at him for what seemed

hate you for everything that you’ve

lives could have

that the Moon Goddess intended with your fated mate but

we’ll never know how great you could have been,”

any emotion as she spoke to him. “Ann…

least give me another chance?” Leopold

is the wrong time to be asking me this. Right now, I don’t care if I

that will change in the near future.”

she turned

to you again, Ann, as

desperation in his

as she stood with her back to