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

Quite honestly, he wouldn’t blame her if she chose

told me what happened… I… I don’t know what to

Leopold began awkwardly.

being the one in the wrong, and

stance toward him was making it hard

straight.

“An apology might be a good start…” Adam

snorted.

will come anywhere near close to covering the betrayal and

you delivered to your own daughter.”

his head

said as he looked

that my weakness and

I put you through with your mother as a child. You

did.” He offered

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

grateful for it.

girl that lived inside of her wanted to run to him, wrap her

and tell him that it was fine and that she forgave him, but the grown woman in

her that he needed to face the consequences for his actions and

in her life.

to discard her at the suggestion of his wife,

magic was responsible, it still cut deeply. If

years ago, none

predicament now.

as she stared at him for

“You know, I should hate you for everything that you’ve done Leopold, but

I pity you. Both of our lives could have

the life that the Moon Goddess intended with your fated mate

how great you could have

spoke to him. “Ann… I…

me another

to be asking me this. Right now, I don’t care if

frankly, I’m not sure if that

turned

to you again, Ann, as your

in

and her head dropped slightly as she stood with her back to