Chapter 0132
Truthfully, I can’t be angry with Gerald. He’s worked with Karl’s adoptive family for decades, literally

watched Karl grow up once he was taken in here. He’s steadfastly loyal, and clearly angry with me. But

his anger is founded on mistruths.

The sooner that Karl makes his official announcement, the better. If I’m going to become friends with

him and make trips to visit, then I need to confront him.

And if he doesn’t come clean, then it’s high time that I set the record straight. The whispers, the

suspicious glances, the underlying tension—they have to stop. And they will, even if I have to be the

one to stop them.

I look back at the glass of iced tea, its contents shimmering in the afternoon light. I take a sip, letting

the cold liquid quench my thirst, but not my need for rectification. As I set the glass down, I make up my

mind.

When Karl gets home, we’re going to have to talk. And this time, there’ll be no room for waiting. He

needs to make this announcement today, or I’m leaving. And I won’t be coming back.

the door, I can almost feel the air shift. I’ve

in my head what

as I’m opening my mouth to

short notice, Abby, but I’m hosting an Alpha dinner tonight at our place,” he

the h ook beside

sudden jolt of excitement that momentarily overpowers my need to

to prepare a feast for the Alphas. My

saute,

fantastic.

things,” he replies, but there’s a

the full story. “I’d like you to

me by

eyes searching my face. “Yes, you don’t need to worry about the food. Just be there

me.”

he’s trying to bridge a

I’m not ready to play the perfect Alpha’s wife.

anymore, and we’re

your old dresses are still in the wardrobe, or I can take you

head. “That won’t be necessary. I

face falls for a split second. He looks disappointed,

a tantrum, or at the very least to make a complaint.

without a

though I can hear the hint

cook, Abby. I can have the

interrupt again, my voice firm. “I want to cook. Just get me the ingredients, and I’ll

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