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.”

hear me say that, but I could tell something was

I asked. He took a deep breath, then turned

you sure that you still want to marry David?”

For a moment, I wished I could tell him the truth about everything–that I didn’t want to marry David, that David was plotting against us,

of that. Even if he did believe me, it would only complicate things further. He wouldn’t be able to act on such a crazy story, and it would only put him in

that he didn’t handle the situation well,” I said, choosing my words carefully.

about 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 will make sure it

arms around him, bugging

to tell me what you

wanted was for David to pay for everything he had done in the past, and everything he was planning to

to us now.

for taking my father away

support,” I said. “It is a difficult choice, but I need you to trust that I know what I’m doing.”

he could look me in the

woman. I know you will do what you believe is right, and I

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will,” I