Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 87: Web of Lies
Karl

As I pull Gianna into the dimly lit study, the atmosphere is filled with a tension that’s been brewing for

weeks now, maybe even longer. The door clicks shut behind us, sealing us off from the guests, the

judgment, and the murmurs.

For a moment, we are suspended in a bubble of silence, and I finally address what’s been gnawing at

me.

“A pathetic housemaid?” I ask.

Gianna shoots me a quizzical look, but I can see the gears turning in her head. She’s trying not to

display emotion, which is just a dead giveaway. “A… what?” she asks, taking a step back.

I take another step toward her, closing the gap once again. “Don’t play dumb,” I growl. “Is that really

what you called her?”

“Called who?” Gianna’s voice begins to rise ever so slightly.

“Abby, of course,” I say, folding my arms across my chest.

For a few moments, Gianna is silent. Then, mustering a tense smile, she cocks her head to the side.

“I’m sorry, Karl, but I have no clue what you’re talking about.”

I feel exasperated. Here I am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the woman who I

want to win back. In the back of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging me to go with my gut and take

Abby’s side.

“Gianna, what exactly is your issue with Abby?” The question spills out of my mouth before I can stop

it, like a tidal wave of annoyance and anger.

She avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know is far from the truth. “Issue? Karl, I

have no idea what you’re talking about. You must be mistaken.”

I lock my gaze onto hers, narrowing my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t suit you. Do you honestly

think I didn’t notice your little performance tonight? Trying to take her seat? Making faces? Refusing to

touch the food?”

She meets my gaze for a moment, her eyes twi nkling with a hint of defiance before looking away. “I

don’t have a ‘problem’ with Abby. I’m simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that what you pay me for? To be

vigilant for you?”

fold across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you

indignant and petty.”

allowing a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant

throwing shade

why. Abby has been nothing but polite and courteous, yet you treat

you. Why is that?”

away from mine as though she’s searching for a

blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She must

one

letting her know that her

make, Gianna.

on?”

can almost hear the cogs in her mind

how much to reveal. Finally, she relents, sighing

getting back together with her, okay?

for a moment, I’m speechless.

have against that?”

arms, matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was

and drama. I just think you can do better.

escapes my lips. “Better? And since when did

concern?”

whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely

this pack, and by extension, you. She is just

livelihood.”

How long has this been going on? How long had Gianna secretly been

many lengths has she attempted to go to in order

Abby can’t be in the

both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially about

discussion. Not by you,

She deserves that spot, and nothing you

understand?”

think I have a handle on the situation, Gianna’s

“You’re a man, you can make your own

else.”

“What

pauses for a few moments. The silence feels almost too heavy, but as she utters her

not just that I think you can do better.

widen, my mouth agape as I process

looks away momentarily, her face flushed. “Yes. It’s

I find myself incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing about this now?

never noticed?”

you? You had everything you wanted. You had Abby,

that grand scheme of things? I was just your secretary, someone

meetings, and paperwork. So, I kept it hidden. My feelings, my

everything.”