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.

sorry, Karl, but I have no clue

feel exasperated. Here I am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the

back. In the back of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging

Abby’s side.

The question spills out of my mouth before I

a tidal wave of annoyance

avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know

talking

lock my gaze onto hers, narrowing my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t

Trying to take her seat? Making faces?

touch the food?”

tw inkling with a hint of defiance before looking away.

simply cautious, that’s

vigilant for you?”

fold across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it?

indignant and petty.”

smirk to cross her

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

polite and courteous, yet you treat her like she’s

you. Why is that?”

a moment, her eyes darting away from mine as though she’s searching for

you blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She must

No one is

my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that