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

practicing in my head what

just as I’m opening my mouth

I’m hosting an Alpha dinner tonight at our place,” he

the h ook beside the

Alpha dinner. I feel a sudden jolt of

chance to prepare a feast

chop, saute, and

sounds fantastic.

replies, but there’s

story. “I’d like you to

words take me by surprise. “Your

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

me.”

his words, as though he’s trying to

the perfect Alpha’s wife.

anymore, and we’re not

still in the wardrobe, or I can

“That won’t be necessary. I won’t be your date,

face falls for a split second. He looks disappointed, thoroughly

throw a tantrum, or at the very

composure without a hint

hint of disappointment still threaded through his voice. “But

have to cook, Abby. I can have the staff

want to cook. Just get me the ingredients,

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