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?”

arms fold across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It seems more like you’re

indignant and petty.”

allowing a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant

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

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

you. Why is that?”

eyes darting away from mine as though she’s searching

conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She must

one is

amplifying, letting her

to make, Gianna. Now, be

on?”

can almost hear the

Finally, she relents, sighing in

okay? Is

me off guard, and for a moment, I’m

have against that?”

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

with complications and drama. I just

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

concern?”

I’ve worked

you. She is just a wrench being thrown into

livelihood.”

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

And how many lengths has she attempted to go to in order to

Abby can’t be in the

in, my voice tinged with both annoyance and

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

that spot, and

understand?”

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

you can make your

else.”

sigh. “What

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

I think you can do

agape as I

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

bewildered. “Why am I hearing about this now? How

never noticed?”

“Why would you? You had everything

scheme of things? I was just your secretary,

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

everything.”