Raidan stood motionless with a shocking gaze. He hadn't expected such an admission of guilt from a son who usually carried himself with impenetrable pride.
"What are you saying?" Raidan asked.
"I didn't live up to your expectations," Dominick stated, his gaze fixed on Noah's small hands as they tugged at his vest. "I failed to understand what a marriage actually requires. Instead of reflecting on my own actions, I've spent my energy fighting with my brother, blamed even others."
Raidan sighed. "You could have forgiven Juniper. Why didn't you?" He stepped closer, his expression softening with a touch of fatherly disappointment. "Casaio forgave Zilia and took the time to understand her. Look at them now. They have moved past their shadows and are finally building a family of their own."
