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?”

chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It seems more like

indignant and petty.”

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

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

but polite

you. Why is that?”

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

“Well, can you blame me?” she

one is that

letting her know that

a dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be

on?”

almost hear the cogs in her mind whirring as

Finally, she relents, sighing

back together with her, okay? Is that

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

have against that?”

“Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a

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

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

concern?”

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

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

livelihood.”

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

And how many lengths has she

can’t be in the

both annoyance

or discussion. Not

She deserves that spot, and nothing you say or do will change that.

understand?”

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

a man, you can make

else.”

“What is

few moments. The silence feels almost

just that I think you can

I process her

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

bewildered. “Why am I hearing about

never noticed?”

everything you wanted. You had Abby, you

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

So, I

everything.”