Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0129
Karl

The mahogany door clicks shut behind me as I step into the conference room.

Members of the council, influential businessmen and entrepreneurs who hold significant power in the

community, are already seated around the long table. I can feel the weight of their expectations

hanging in the air, but right now, my thoughts are preoccupied with something—or rather, someone—

else.

Before I can approach the table, my secretary, Gianna, is waiting by the door for me. “Good morning,

Alpha Karl,” she says, her voice low and even as usual. “Nice to see you after all this time.”

I nod as I slip my jacket off and hang it on the h ook. “I’m glad to be back.”

“And you’re staying, I presume?” she asks, her eyes glinting with something unreadable.

For a moment, I feel almost like I’m being put on the spot. The others are preoccupied with their

preparations, but Gianna’s gaze is unwavering. I always knew that she disapproved of my… adventure

out to the city to win Abby back, but there’s something else in her gaze. Something I can’t quite put my

finger on.

“We’ll see,” I say, trying to be vague.

slowly before handing me the meeting’s agenda in a leather

fingers brush, and

place, but I heard that your… ex-wife is staying with you. Is

correct?”

sudden choice of words gives me pause, especially in this

but notice a subtle furrow of her brows, a tightening around

a problem?” I ask, keeping

problem,” she says, but her hesitation tells me otherwise. “Just…

how

on

forget that.”

guilt flashing across her eyes, but before

a hushed silence, signaling the meeting’s commencement.

my concerns aside, focusing on the task

scanning

smoothly enough. Various issues are

initiatives. But it’s the last item

stomach tighten.

My brother’s condition.

local renowned physician and member of the

brother may be waking up from his coma soon. How does that affect your

Alpha?”

probing, scrutinizing. I maintain

role of Alpha wouldn’t be

in a hint of humor. But at the same time, I can’t entirely deny the fact