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

King but also with his lack of

Quite honestly, he wouldn’t blame her if she

“Ann, are you okay? Brad told me what happened…

Leopold began awkwardly.

the one in the wrong, and

her aggressive stance toward him was making it

straight.

be a good start…” Adam

snorted.

near close

to

his head slightly

” he said as he looked up and

for everything that my weakness and failings have put

with your mother as a child. You deserved better.

He

felt Adam’s arm tighten around her

grateful for it.

that lived inside of her wanted to run to him,

him that it was fine and that she forgave him,

her that he needed to face the consequences for

in her life.

to discard her at the suggestion of his wife,

not the magic was responsible, it still cut deeply.

a weak-willed king all those years

predicament now.

Ann exhaled slowly as she stared at him for

you for everything that you’ve

our lives could have been so much different if

lived the life that the Moon Goddess intended with your fated

great you could

spoke to

give me another chance?”

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

that will

she turned to

prove myself to you again, Ann, as your

desperation in his voice

Ann paused and her head dropped slightly as she stood with