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.

me the meeting’s agenda in a

fingers brush, and she leans

know this might not be my place, but I heard that your… ex-wife is staying with you. Is

correct?”

especially in this setting. Slowly turning to

a tightening

a problem?” I ask,

says, but her hesitation

know how things

“Abby never cheated on me. The gardener manipulated the situation. Let’s

forget that.”

guilt flashing across

into a hushed silence, signaling the meeting’s commencement. Gianna

my concerns aside, focusing on the task

scanning the

Various issues are discussed:

But it’s the last item on the agenda that makes

stomach tighten.

My brother’s condition.

renowned physician and member

his coma soon. How does that affect your

Alpha?”

probing, scrutinizing. I maintain my composure. “I welcome it. If he wakes

Alpha wouldn’t be a bad thing.” Of

a hint of humor. But at the same time, I