Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

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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.

…

Karl walks through the door, I can almost feel the air shift. I’ve been preparing for this

in my head

just as I’m opening my mouth to talk to him,

I’m hosting an Alpha dinner tonight at

on the h

feel a sudden jolt of excitement that momentarily overpowers

chance to prepare a feast for the Alphas. My fingers already

saute, and

that sounds fantastic. What’s

council matters, and a few other things,” he replies, but there’s a

the full story. “I’d like

take me

face. “Yes, you don’t need to worry about

me.”

though he’s trying to bridge a chasm

Alpha’s

anymore, and we’re not

your old dresses are still in the

my head. “That won’t

split second. He looks disappointed,

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

composure without a

he says, though I can hear the hint of

have to cook, Abby. I can

interrupt again, my voice firm. “I want to cook.