Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0137
Karl

As I pull Gianna into the dimly lit study, the atmosphere is filled with a tension that’s been brewing for

weeks now, maybe even longer. The door clicks shut behind us, sealing us off from the guests, the

judgment, and the murmurs.

For a moment, we are suspended in a bubble of silence, and I finally address what’s been gnawing at

me.

“A pathetic housemaid?” I ask.

Gianna shoots me a quizzical look, but I can see the gears turning in her head. She’s trying not to

display emotion, which is just a dead giveaway. “A… what?” she asks, taking a step back.

I take another step toward her, closing the gap once again. “Don’t play dumb,” I growl. “Is that really

what you called her?”

“Called who?” Gianna’s voice begins to rise ever so slightly.

“Abby, of course,” I say, folding my arms across my chest.

For a few moments, Gianna is silent. Then, mustering a tense smile, she co cks her head to the side.

I have no clue what

caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the

to win back. In the back of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging me to go with my gut and

Abby’s side.

exactly is your issue with Abby?” The question spills out

a tidal wave of annoyance and

feigning a look of innocence that I know

what you’re talking about. You must be

my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t suit you. Do

your little performance tonight? Trying to take her

touch the food?”

moment, her eyes tw inkling with a hint of defiance before

I’m simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that what you pay me for?

vigilant for you?”

that what you

indignant and petty.”

her head, allowing a slight smirk to cross her

I growl. “You’ve been throwing shade at Abby all evening,

polite and courteous, yet you treat her

you. Why is that?”

a moment, her eyes darting away from mine as though

me?”

one is

aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked excuses