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?”

chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It seems more like you’re

indignant and petty.”

her head, allowing a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant is a

but it’s accurate,” I growl. “You’ve been throwing shade

has been nothing but polite

you. Why is that?”

a moment, her eyes darting away from mine as though she’s searching for

conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally

No one

Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her

“That’s a dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be

on?”

weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs

how much to reveal. Finally, she relents, sighing in a defeated

together with her, okay? Is that what

guard, and for a moment, I’m speechless. “Why? What could

have against that?”

stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a

with complications and drama. I just think

“Better? And since when did my personal

concern?”

voice lowers, almost to a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked

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

livelihood.”

throw me off. How long has this been going on? How long had Gianna secretly

Abby wasn’t in the picture? And how many lengths has she attempted to go to

can’t be

my voice tinged with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially

or discussion. Not by you, not by anyone. I

back into my life. She deserves that spot, and nothing you say or do will change that.

understand?”

I have a handle on the situation, Gianna’s next words hit

says, huffing. “You’re a man, you can

else.”

“What is

for a few moments. The silence feels

not just that I think you can do better. I…I

mouth agape as I process her

face flushed. “Yes. It’s been true for a long time,

myself incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing

never noticed?”

laughs bitterly. “Why would you? You had everything you

I fit into that grand scheme of things? I was

of your schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So, I kept it hidden. My

everything.”