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.

almost feel the air

head

my mouth to talk to

for the short notice, Abby, but I’m hosting

his jacket on the h

dinner. I feel a sudden jolt of excitement

to prepare a feast for the Alphas. My fingers

chop, saute,

fantastic. What’s the

he replies, but

the full story. “I’d like

take me by surprise. “Your

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

me.”

trying to bridge a chasm between us with this

to play the perfect Alpha’s wife. Those days have

anymore, and we’re not

still in the wardrobe, or I can take you out

my head. “That won’t be necessary. I

looks disappointed, thoroughly sol. But I won’t back

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

without a hint

says, though I can hear the hint of disappointment still threaded through his voice. “But

to cook, Abby. I can have the staff

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

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