Chapter 0043  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 nced at me and then back at Irene .


    I didnt know you two were friends , he said with a nervosugh .


    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 ce you should be in , Judy .


    I dont me 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 ?