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

head what

my mouth to

I’m hosting an Alpha dinner tonight at our

his jacket on the h ook

Alpha dinner. I feel a sudden jolt of excitement that

since I had the chance to prepare

chop, saute, and

that sounds fantastic. What’s the

replies, but there’s a

story. “I’d like you to attend as my

words take me by surprise.

eyes searching my face. “Yes, you don’t need

me.”

a gravity to his words, as though he’s trying to bridge a chasm between

the perfect Alpha’s wife. Those days have

anymore, and

in the wardrobe,

interrupt, shaking my head. “That won’t be necessary. I won’t

disappointed, thoroughly sol. But I won’t back down on this.

throw a tantrum, or at the very least

without a hint of

hear the hint of disappointment still

cook, Abby. I can have

want to cook. Just get me the ingredients, and I’ll handle

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