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

indignant and petty.”

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

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

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

you. Why is that?”

eyes darting away from mine as though

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

No one

closer, my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked excuses won’t

assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear

reveal. Finally, she relents, sighing in a defeated

back together with her, okay? Is that what

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

have against that?”

let’s be real. Abby was a part of your past.

complications and drama. I just think you

escapes my lips. “Better? And since when did my

concern?”

worked

extension, you. She is

livelihood.”

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

the picture? And how many lengths has

can’t be in the

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

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

and nothing you say or do will change that.

understand?”

handle on the situation, Gianna’s

huffing. “You’re a man, you can make

else.”

“What is

The silence feels almost too heavy, but as

“It’s not just that I think you can do better.

my mouth agape as I process her revelation. “What?

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

incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing about

never noticed?”

“Why would you? You had everything you wanted. You had Abby, you had

into that grand scheme of things? I was

paperwork. So, I kept

everything.”