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?”

my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what

indignant and petty.”

to cross her face. “Indignant

been throwing shade at Abby all evening,

Abby has been nothing but polite and

you. Why is that?”

darting away from mine as though she’s searching

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

one

step closer, my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know

make, Gianna. Now,

on?”

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

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

together with her, okay? Is that

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

have against that?”

stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby

complications and drama. I just think you can do better. Much

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

concern?”

lowers, almost to a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with you for years, Karl. I

this pack, and by extension, you. She

livelihood.”

this been going on? How long had Gianna

picture? And how many lengths has she

can’t be in

voice tinged with both annoyance and

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

into my life. She deserves that spot, and nothing you say

understand?”

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

“You’re a man, you can make your own decisions. But

else.”

sigh. “What is

moments. The silence feels almost too heavy, but

that I

agape as I process her

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

bewildered. “Why am I hearing about this

never noticed?”

You had everything you

fit into that grand scheme of things? I was just your

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

everything.”