Chapter 0130
“Karl,” Gianna says once they’re gone, snapping me out of my reverie. “I think you should come to

dinner tonight. We need to discuss a few more things.”

I look up at her. There’s something off about her tone, something I can’t quite place. Maybe because of

that, I wind up making a snap decision. “You know what?” I say, standing. “That’s an excellent idea.

We’ll hold a dinner at my house tonight.”

For a moment, a peculiar expression crosses her face. It’s fleeting, but it’s there—a mix of surprise and

something else I can’t identify. She quickly masks it with a professional smile.

“Very well, sir. I’ll see you tonight.”

As I settle into the leather seat of my car, the engine purrs to life, but I don’t immediately pull out of the

parking lot. My fingers drum on the steering wheel, my mind racing through the events of the day.

Abby’s return home for the weekend, the council’s thinly veiled criticism, Gianna’s strange behavior—

each thought competes for attention, but it’s Abby who ultimately wins out.

“You know, this dinner tonight could

date with Abby, gaining her

chuckle softly, already ahead of him. “That was the goal, my friend.

dinner. Let her choose whatever she wants, no

me buying Abby the latest

loved the shine it

enjoy being spoiled?” My wolf’s question catches me off

of memories and moments. Then it hits

steals over my thoughts.

the early years of our relationship

due to an urgent

her in our bedroom, crying softly into her

went out the next day and bought an

cheer her up, that the

disappointment.

when she opened the box,

return it,” she said, her voice filled with a sadness I didn’t

confused, maybe

buy my love,” she replied. “You always think that you

or gifts you want. But the truth is, I’d never appreciate them

quality time with you.”

being petty, maybe even bordering on ridiculous.

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