Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0139
Abby

I stand by the long table, the air thick with the scent of gourmet h ors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine. Idly,

I pick up a tiny pastry, turning it this way and that before setting it back on the plate.

As if to steel my nerves and try not to think about what Karl is saying to Gianna in the other room, I’m

arranging the treats into some semblance of symmetry when a familiar voice that I haven’t heard in

years suddenly pulls me away from my thoughts.

“Abby, darling! It’s so good to see you again!”

I turn to find Rebecca, the wife of one of the Betas, her face glowing with genuine delight. I flash a

smile, the corners of my lips straining just a bit.

“Sarah, it’s been too long! How have you been?”

She glides over, her high heels clicking against the polished floor. “Oh, you know, busy with pack life,

community events, all that jazz. But never mind me; look at you! You’re stunning as ever!”

I chuckle, trying to deflect the attention. “Thank you. You look absolutely fabulous tonight.”

few pleasantries, talking about fashion and the unusually

the conversation takes a turn when Sarah skillfully steers it into more

waters.

“I couldn’t help but notice how cozy

Is there a chance for reconciliation? The pack could really use a

cheeks flush. “Sarah, I’m flattered, but no. We’re friends, and I prefer it that way. So

that regard, but not in a

bit disappointed, but understanding at the

I’ll admit, I

cheater and all that—but to find out that it was all just

guard, I hesitate before answering. “Yes, it was

“Oh, of course,” she says, smirking. “You know me; I’ll make sure all of

of people will be relieved. You two

Lots of hearts were broken

respond. Yes, I’m sure a lot of hearts

mine.

to come up with an answer, “I

you. And the

“You should come

have to

gives me a quick hug, her perfume wafting

other guests, leaving me to

cheeriness of our conversation, I