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?”

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

indignant and petty.”

slight smirk to cross her

been throwing shade at Abby all evening,

but polite and courteous, yet you

you. Why is that?”

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

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

one is that

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

“That’s a dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the

sighing in a defeated manner.

back together with her, okay? Is that

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

have against that?”

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

with complications and drama. I just

escapes my lips. “Better? And since when did

concern?”

worked closely with you

you. She is just a wrench being

livelihood.”

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

the picture? And how many lengths has she attempted to go to

can’t be

lean in, my voice tinged with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially about who

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

She deserves that spot, and nothing you

understand?”

on the situation, Gianna’s next words hit me

a man, you can make your own decisions. But Karl,

else.”

“What is

moments. The silence feels almost too heavy,

not just that I think you can do better. I…I have feelings for

mouth agape as I process her revelation. “What? Is that

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

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

never noticed?”

laughs bitterly. “Why would you? You had everything you wanted. You

Where did I fit into that grand scheme of

your schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So,

everything.”