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.

door, I can almost feel the air shift.

in my head what I’ll say to

just as I’m opening my mouth to

the short notice, Abby, but I’m hosting an Alpha

on the h ook beside the

feel a sudden jolt of excitement that momentarily overpowers

to prepare a

chop, saute, and

sounds fantastic. What’s the

and a few other things,” he replies,

full story. “I’d like you

me by

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

me.”

words, as though he’s trying

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

and we’re not

still in the wardrobe, or I can

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

disappointed,

at the very

composure without a hint

hear the hint of

have to cook, Abby. I can have the

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

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