Chapter 43
Nan had a good idea during dinner to maybe go and see my father in prison ; perhaps he could give me some insight on how to handle his mate .
I wasnt sure if that was something I was ready for .
But after I got out of school the next day , I decided to give it a shot and see if I could speak with my father .
Sorry , Mam .
We were told not to let you enter , one of the guards at the front entrance of the person said , folding his arms across his chest .
I frowned , staring up at him with confusion on his face .
Im sorry , what ? I asked , confused .
Its a prison .
Im in the visitor section ; I have every right to be here .
I need to see my father .
His frown deepened as he took a look at his clipboard and then he shook his head .
I have strict instructions to keep Judy Montague away from the prison , he told me .
Theres nothing I can do about it .
Im sorry but Im going to have to ask you to leave ! I was about to open my mouth and say something again , but another voice sounded behind me .
And who exactly gave you those orders ? If it was any type of Alpha , I assure you , they did not get the permission of my father before stating such a rule .
Is there a reason my friend cant visit with her own father ? Irene asked , folding her arms across her chest .
L … uh … Miss Landry , the guard stammered , bowing his head to Irene .
W … what are you doing here ? I happened to be driving by when I saw Judy entering the prison .
I followed her to see what she was doing , and I happened to overhear your conversation , she confessed .
Now Im going to ask you again … why cant she visit with her own father ? I was shocked that Irene was here , and she was helping me I had a feeling I knew who gave the guards the order , he most likely paid them off too .
It was Ethan Something from the way the guard was looking at her , I could tell he didnt want to tell her this information either .
Everybody now knew she was engaged to him and upsetting Irene was not in this guards best interest .
He glanced at me and then back at Irene .
I didnt know you two were friends , he said with a nervos laugh .
Of course , she can see her father .
I was mistaken .
He stepped aside , allowing me entrance into the prison .
I looked at Irene who was still staring at the guard .
I wanted to say something to her , but the words failed me .
Instead , I nodded my head at her and then walked past the guard and into the prison Another guard walked me into the visitor center where I sat at a table , nervously fiddling with my fingers until the doors swung open and my father walked into the room .
No touching , one of the guards on standby instructed me I nodded and bit my lip as my father walked towards me .
As he came into view , my entire heart fell deep into my stomach .
I sucked in a sharp breath when I saw his bruised and bleeding face .
He was beaten so badly that he was hardly recognizable .
My heart squeezed painfully in my chest as I looked into his bloodshot eyes .
Judy … he croaked ; his voice raspy like it pained him to speak .
You came ..
Oh ; Dad … I whispered , tears filling my eyes .
Im so sorry this happened to you … Chapter 0043 He gave me a sad and pained smile as he lowered himself into the seat in front of me .
I took my seat as well ; 1 couldnt seem to take my eyes off him .
He was no longer the strong and confident man I knew to be my adoptive father … he looked almost weak and broken .
He was the shell of the man he used to be and that thought alone destroyed me I never thought I would see you again , he whispered .
Im sorry it took me so long … He shook his head , sadness crossing his eyes .
This isnt the type of place you should be in , Judy .
I dont blame you for staying away … ! 13 I couldnt stop the tears from escaping my eyes .
They soaked over my cheeks and dripped off my chin .
I hated seeing him in this position ; I wrapped my arms around my body to hold myself together .
Hows your mother ? My father asked , snapping my attention back to him .
Not good , Dad … I whispered .
Thats mainly why Im here .
Shes not happy .
I think she has gone depressed and Im not sure what to do … I was hoping that maybe you could help me ?