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.

silence. “You know, this

A date with Abby, gaining her approval

“That was the goal, my friend. I’m even thinking of

a new dress before dinner. Let her choose whatever she wants, no price

buying Abby the latest designer

I loved spoiling her, loved the shine it would bring to her eyes, or

Abby ever really enjoy being spoiled?” My wolf’s question catches me

years of memories and moments.

steals over my thoughts.

were younger then, still grappling with the early years

missed our anniversary dinner due to an urgent Alpha matter. When

in our bedroom, crying

to her, I went out the next day and bought an expensive diamond necklace.

that the sheer extravagance would

disappointment.

opened the box,

her voice filled with a

asked, confused, maybe

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

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

quality time with you.”

was being petty, maybe even bordering on ridiculous. Couldn’t she

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