Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0032

Chapter 0032

“That’s understandable,” my father said. “You’ve been through a very difficult experience.”

I nodded in agreement. “Has your investigation uncovered anything?” I asked hopefully.

“No much,” he admitted. “We’re going to keep looking. I won’t allow anyone to harm my family and get away with it.”

“I know you won’t,” I said, leaning into his side. “I know you’ll always keep Mom and me safe.”

“I’ll do whatever it takes,” he said, and I could hear how frustrated he was.

I couldn’t imagine what it felt like for him to realize what had happened–that we had been in immediate danger and that David’s failure to act had put us all at risk. The fact that my father had contained his anger and allowed David to walk away was impressive.

He always showed such self–control and intelligence, even in the face of an emergency. I didn’t have that kind of self–control, but I knew I would have to try to learn it. I couldn’t act like a spoiled little girl any longer.

“Is there anything I can do for you?” he asked.

“No, I’m okay,” I said, smiling in a way I hoped would reassure him. “I’ll be down for dinner tonight.”

say that, but I could tell something was still bothering

asked. He took a deep breath, then

you sure that you still want to marry

I didn’t want to marry David, that

that. Even if he did believe me, it would only complicate things further. He wouldn’t be able to act on

he didn’t handle the situation well,” I said, choosing my words carefully. “But it would be a

the money,” he said firmly. “I’m worried about my little girl’s happiness. If you want of this marriage, you need only say the word, and I

arms around him, bugging him tightly. He rubbed my back soothingly.

to tell me what you want, Ella.”

had done in the past, and everything he was

to us now.

wanted him to pay for taking my father

“It is a

the hug so he could

he said sincerely. “Your mother and I have raised you to be an intelligent and capable young woman. I know you will do

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Chapter 0032

I promised