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

indignant and petty.”

smirk to cross her

throwing shade at

nothing but polite

you. Why is that?”

eyes darting away from mine

you blame me?”

one is

aura amplifying, letting her

Gianna. Now, be

on?”

shifts her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs

sighing in a defeated manner. “Alright, fine.

with her, okay? Is that

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

have against that?”

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

and drama. I just think you

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

concern?”

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

of this pack, and by extension, you. She is just a wrench

livelihood.”

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

how many lengths has she attempted to go to

Abby can’t be in

voice tinged with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices,

as my Luna, are not up for debate or discussion. Not by you, not by

She deserves that spot, and nothing you say or do

understand?”

think I have a handle on the

she says, huffing. “You’re a man, you can make your

else.”

sigh. “What is

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

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

as I process her revelation. “What? Is that

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

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

never noticed?”

laughs bitterly. “Why would you? You had everything

Where did I fit into that grand scheme of things? I was just

paperwork. So,

everything.”