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

but also with his lack

he wouldn’t blame her if she chose never to

okay? Brad told me what happened… I… I don’t

Leopold began awkwardly.

He wasn’t used to being the one in the wrong, and the fact that Ann

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

straight.

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

snorted.

“Not that it will come anywhere near close to covering

you delivered to your own daughter.” She

his

as he looked

that my weakness and failings have put you through

with your mother as a child.

did.” He offered

her

grateful for it.

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

fine and that she forgave him, but the grown woman

to face the consequences for his actions and

in her life.

so quick to discard her at the suggestion

the magic was responsible, it still cut deeply. If he hadn’t

such a weak-willed king all those years

predicament now.

she stared at him for what seemed like

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

our lives could have been so much different if

lived the life that the Moon Goddess intended with your fated mate

we’ll never know how great you

any emotion as she spoke to him. “Ann… I…

give me another

“This is the wrong time to be asking me this. Right

if that will

turned

try to prove myself to you again, Ann, as your father..” he tried again,

in his

as she stood with her back to