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.”

about fashion

a turn when Sarah skillfully

waters.

twi nkling, “I couldn’t

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

“Sarah, I’m flattered, but no. We’re friends, and

reconciled in that regard, but not in

at the same time. “Ah,

made that announcement tonight. I’ll admit, I

back with a cheater and all that—but

I hesitate before answering. “Yes, it was

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

about it. I’m sure a lot of people will be relieved. You two were always the

all. Lots of hearts were broken when the marriage

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

mine.

she beams before I have to come up with an

And the

relieved. “You should

to do just

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

guests, leaving me to my plate of h ors

conversation, I feel drained now. I didn’t

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