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?”

Is that what you call

indignant and petty.”

a slight smirk to

growl. “You’ve been throwing shade at Abby all evening, and I

why. Abby has been nothing but polite and

you. Why is that?”

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

you blame me?” she finally blurts out.

one

letting her know that her half-baked excuses won’t

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

on?”

shifts her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs in her mind

sighing in a defeated manner. “Alright, fine.

back together with her, okay? Is that what

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

have against that?”

matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a part of your

drama. I just think

laugh escapes my lips. “Better? And since

concern?”

a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with you for years,

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

livelihood.”

throw me off. How long has this been

Abby wasn’t in the picture? And how many lengths

Abby can’t be in

with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices,

debate or discussion. Not

and nothing you say or do

understand?”

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

can make your own decisions.

else.”

“What is

The silence feels almost too heavy, but as she utters

hadn’t. “It’s not just that I think you can do better. I…I have feelings for

eyes widen, my mouth agape as I process her

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

myself incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing

never noticed?”

had everything you

did I fit into that grand scheme of things? I was just your secretary,

schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So, I

everything.”