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?”

across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It

indignant and petty.”

a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant is a strong

growl. “You’ve been throwing

nothing but polite and courteous,

you. Why is that?”

for a moment, her eyes darting away from mine as

me?” she finally blurts out.

one is

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

to make, Gianna. Now, be honest with me:

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost

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

together with her, okay? Is that what

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

have against that?”

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

I just think

“Better? And since

concern?”

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

you. She is just a wrench

livelihood.”

How long has this been going on?

lengths has she attempted to

be in

annoyance and incredulity.

my Luna, are not up for debate or discussion.

into my life. She deserves that spot, and nothing you say

understand?”

handle on the situation, Gianna’s

says, huffing. “You’re a man, you can make your

else.”

sigh. “What is

few moments. The silence feels almost too heavy, but as she utters

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

widen, my mouth agape as I process her revelation. “What? Is that

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

bewildered. “Why am I

never noticed?”

would you? You had everything you wanted. You had

of

So, I kept

everything.”