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

indignant and petty.”

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

throwing shade at Abby all

why. Abby has been nothing but polite and

you. Why is that?”

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

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

one

aura amplifying, letting her

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

on?”

can almost hear the cogs

Finally, she relents, sighing

together with her, okay? Is that what you

off guard, and for a moment, I’m

have against that?”

be real. Abby was a part of

just think you

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

concern?”

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

you. She is just a

livelihood.”

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

how many lengths has she

Abby can’t be in the

annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially about who

Luna, are not up for debate or discussion. Not by you, not by anyone. I intend to

that spot, and nothing you

understand?”

have a handle on

can

else.”

sigh. “What is

for a few moments. The silence feels almost

just that I think you can do better. I…I have

as I

her face flushed. “Yes. It’s been true for

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

never noticed?”

everything you

scheme of things? I was just your secretary, someone who

and paperwork. So, I kept it

everything.”