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 call it? It seems more

indignant and petty.”

tilts her head, allowing a slight smirk to

been throwing shade at Abby all

polite

you. Why is that?”

eyes darting away from

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

one is

my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that

dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now,

on?”

I can almost hear the cogs

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

you getting back together with her, okay? Is that what you

off guard, and for a moment,

have against that?”

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

and drama. I just think you can

lips. “Better? And since when did my personal life become

concern?”

a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely

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

livelihood.”

has this been going on? How long had

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

be in

with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially about

for debate or discussion. Not by you, not by anyone.

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

understand?”

on the situation, Gianna’s next words hit me like

man, you can make your own decisions. But Karl, there’s

else.”

“What

a few moments. The silence feels

that I

my mouth agape as I process her revelation.

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

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

never noticed?”

had everything

of things? I was just

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

everything.”