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 seems more like you’re

indignant and petty.”

her head, allowing a slight smirk to cross her face.

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

but polite and courteous, yet you treat her

you. Why is that?”

darting away from mine as though she’s searching

you blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She must

one is

my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know

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

on?”

I can almost hear the cogs in her

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

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

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

have against that?”

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

just think you can

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

concern?”

“Look, I’ve worked closely with you for

by extension, you. She is just a wrench

livelihood.”

off. How long has this been

in the picture? And how many lengths has

Abby can’t be in

tinged with both annoyance

for debate or discussion. Not by you, not

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

understand?”

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

can make your own decisions. But

else.”

sigh. “What is

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

not just that I think you

my mouth agape as I process

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

“Why am I hearing about

never noticed?”

everything you wanted.

scheme of things? I was just your

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

everything.”