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.

Karl, but I have

am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary

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

Abby’s side.

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

wave of annoyance

avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know is far from the truth. “Issue?

talking about. You must

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

performance tonight? Trying

touch the food?”

meets my gaze for a moment, her eyes tw inkling with

a ‘problem’ with Abby. I’m simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that what you pay

vigilant for you?”

Is that what you call it? It

indignant and petty.”

her head, allowing a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant

“You’ve been throwing shade at Abby

polite and courteous, yet you treat her

you. Why is that?”

darting away from mine as though she’s searching for a

this conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally blurts out.

No one is that

Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked excuses won’t