Alpha Nocurne'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.

“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

he wouldn’t blame her if she chose never to

me what happened… I… I don’t know what to say…”

being the one in the wrong, and the fact that Ann showed no leniency in her aggressive stance toward

good start…” Adam growled furiously from

come anywhere near close to covering the betrayal

hung his head

for everything that my weakness and failings have put you through and what I put you through with your mother as a

and at this moment, she was grateful for

girl that lived inside of her wanted to run to him, wrap her arms around him and tell him that it was fine and that she forgave him, but the grown woman in her told her that he needed to face the consequences for his actions and earn his place

not the magic was responsible, it still cut deeply. If he hadn’t have been such a weak-willed king

as she stared at him for

frankly, I pity you. Both of our lives could have been so much different if you had actually lived the life that the Moon Goddess intended with your fated mate but I guess we’ll never know how great you could have been,” She said coldly, her expression devoid of any emotion as she spoke to him. “Ann… I… please. Can you at

to be asking me this. Right now, I don’t care if I ever see you again, and quite frankly, I’m not sure if that will change in