Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 88: Luna Turned Spy
Abby

I stand by the long table, the air thick with the scent of gourmet h o rs d’oeuvres and sparkling wine. Idly,

I pick up a tiny pastry, turning it this way and that before setting it back on the plate.

As if to steel my nerves and try not to think about what Karl is saying to Gianna in the other room, I’m

arranging the treats into some semblance of symmetry when a familiar voice that I haven’t heard in

years suddenly pulls me away from my thoughts.

“Abby, darling! It’s so good to see you again!”

I turn to find Rebecca, the wife of one of the Betas, her face glowing with genuine delight. I flash a

smile, the corners of my lips straining just a bit.

“Sarah, it’s been too long! How have you been?”

She glides over, her high heels clicking against the polished floor. “Oh, you know, busy with pack life,

community events, all that jazz. But never mind me; look at you! You’re stunning as ever!”

I chuckle, trying to deflect the attention. “Thank you. You look absolutely fabulous tonight.”

We share a few pleasantries, talking about fashion and the unusually mild weather we’ve been

experiencing. But the conversation takes a turn when Sarah skillfully steers it into more personal

waters.

“So, Abby,” she says, her eyes t winkling, “I couldn’t help but notice how cozy you and Karl have been

tonight. Is there a chance for reconciliation? The pack could really use a union like that, you know.”

My cheeks flush. “Sarah, I’m flattered, but no. We’re friends, and I prefer it that way. So yes, I suppose

we’ve reconciled in that regard, but not in a romantic sense.”

Sarah looks a bit disappointed, but understanding at the same time. “Ah, I see. Well, either way, I’m

glad he made that announcement tonight. I’ll admit, I was a bit worried when I saw you—thinking that

our Alpha was getting back with a cheater and all that—but to find out that it was all just a mistake…”

Caught off guard, I hesitate before answering. “Yes, it was a mistake. I hope that the word gets out.”

course,” she says, smirking. “You know me; I’ll make sure

I’m sure a lot of people will be relieved. You

of hearts were broken when the

of how to respond. Yes, I’m sure a lot of hearts were broken.

mine.

beams before I have to come up with an

the food was

“You should come visit

might have to do just

that, she gives me a quick hug, her perfume wafting around me like a cloud, and then moves on

with other guests, leaving me to my plate

cheeriness of our conversation, I feel drained now.

me so openly,

edge of the

adding weight

she did. She’s always been one of the more empathetic wives in the

pull you underwater

afloat.

elegant crowd still

from it all.

when I realize I need a break, a moment to breathe away from prying eyes and

one last glance at my strategically arranged h ors

and make my way toward the

feeling the

the crowd, as I distance myself from the version of me they all want

Karl’s private office, slightly

push it open, and the sight that greets me

lining the walls, a leather armchair, and Karl’s sleek,

screen is glowing, wide open. Karl must’ve

me to leave it alone, to walk away.

more about what Karl

rationalize it by telling myself that I’m just turning it

mouse to wake the screen from its screensaver, an open email

can’t tear my eyes away. It mentions rare ingredients and

figuring it’s just some work that

something for the pack.

the name that makes my eyes glue to the

email reads, “I hate to say this, but I’ve already run out

of your

it. Thanks. -Adam”

ex-fiancee. Adam, who came out as

he be in contact with Karl about rare ingredients? When did Karl supply

why? More than anything, why didn’t I know about this before?