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.”

share a few pleasantries, talking about fashion and the unusually mild

the conversation takes a turn when Sarah skillfully steers

waters.

her eyes twi nkling, “I couldn’t

pack could really

but no. We’re friends, and I prefer it that way.

that regard, but not in a

disappointed, but understanding at the same time. “Ah, I see. Well, either way,

I was a bit worried when

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

it was a mistake.

says, smirking. “You know me; I’ll make sure

of people

hearts were broken when the marriage

of how to respond. Yes, I’m sure a lot of

mine.

she beams before I have to come up with an answer, “I

you. And the food was

you,” I say, relieved. “You should

have to

she gives me a quick hug, her perfume wafting around me like

with other guests, leaving me to my plate of

our conversation, I feel drained now. I