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

indignant and petty.”

to cross her

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

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

you. Why is that?”

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

can you blame me?” she

one is that

Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked excuses

make, Gianna. Now, be honest with me: What’s

on?”

and I can almost hear the cogs

Finally, she relents, sighing in

back together with her, okay? Is

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

have against that?”

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

and drama. I just think you

“Better? And since when did

concern?”

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

extension, you. She is

livelihood.”

words throw me off. How long has this been going on?

how many lengths has she attempted to

can’t be in the

lean in, my voice tinged with both annoyance and incredulity.

discussion. Not by you,

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

understand?”

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

you can make your own decisions.

else.”

“What

pauses for a few moments. The silence feels almost too heavy,

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

mouth agape as I process her

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

am I hearing about this

never noticed?”

You had everything you wanted. You had Abby,

that grand scheme of things? I was just

schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So, I kept

everything.”