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?”

Is that what you call it?

indignant and petty.”

allowing a slight smirk to cross her

growl. “You’ve been throwing shade at Abby all

has been nothing but polite and courteous, yet you

you. Why is that?”

darting away

blame me?” she finally blurts

No one

closer, my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know

assumption to make, Gianna. Now,

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs

sighing in a

back together with her, okay? Is that what

off guard, and for a

have against that?”

crosses her arms, matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a part of your

with complications and drama. I just think

And since when did

concern?”

to a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked

pack, and by extension, you.

livelihood.”

been going

many lengths has she attempted to go

can’t be in the

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

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

back into my life. She deserves that spot, and nothing you say or do will change

understand?”

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

man, you can

else.”

sigh. “What

feels almost too heavy, but as she utters

wish that she hadn’t. “It’s not just that I

eyes widen, my mouth agape as I process

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

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

never noticed?”

You had everything you wanted. You had

Where did I fit into that grand scheme of things?

So, I

everything.”