Marked By The Mad King Alpha (Phoebe and Perry) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204: Chapter 204 Please Forgive Me

Phoebe’s POV

I made my way to the dungeon, and every warrior there froze when they spotted me. Samuel and Justin quickly stepped forward, explaining why I’d come.

"But we need the king’s permission... I’m not sure it’s wise to let you enter, my queen," the guard stammered, shooting nervous glances at Samuel and Justin.

They’d all heard what had happened to my personal warriors. They’d barely escaped Perry’s fury because I’d begged for their lives. But these guards? They were just foot soldiers—the lowest rank. They knew I wouldn’t plead for them the way I had for Samuel and Justin.

I got it. I assured them they could report this to Perry if they wanted, then pushed past them toward the dungeon.

After some back-and-forth and Samuel’s reassurances, they finally let me through to see Cameron.

He sat in the same grimy cell, looking like hell. Dirty, hollow-eyed, broken.

I’d never pictured my father like this. He used to be so put-together, always pristine. Now he reeked.

Untouched food sat on his plate. He’d lost more than his appetite—he’d lost his will to keep breathing.

My chest tightened.

When he wasn’t in front of me, I could push the guilt away. But seeing him like this, seeing what he’d become... it hit me hard.

He was still my father.

There was a time when he’d loved me fiercely, before Tiara and her kids showed up and destroyed everything between us.

"Phoebe..." His voice cracked. He tried to smile, but it came out wrong. He dragged himself to the bars, desperate to get closer. "I knew you’d come," he whispered. "I knew you wouldn’t abandon me here."

I pressed my lips together, fighting the urge to bolt. The dungeon suddenly felt too small, too suffocating.

When he reached through the bars toward me, I jerked back instinctively. Seeing my reaction, he pulled his hand away, pain flooding his eyes.

"I’m sorry, sweetheart. Sorry for everything I did to you. Sorry for all the pain, for making your life hell." He backed away from the bars, recognizing how his desperation scared me. "But seeing you healthy... that’s enough for me."

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