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.”

fashion and the unusually

turn when Sarah skillfully steers

waters.

she says, her eyes twi nkling, “I couldn’t help but notice how cozy you and Karl have

for reconciliation? The pack could really use a union like that, you

flattered, but no. We’re friends,

in that regard, but not in a

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

made that announcement tonight. I’ll admit, I was

a cheater and all that—but to find

answering. “Yes, it was a mistake. I hope that the

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

hear about it. I’m sure a lot of people will be

Lots of hearts were broken when the

respond. Yes, I’m sure a

mine.

I have to come up with an answer, “I should mingle. But really,

And the food was

I say, relieved. “You

have to do

gives me a quick hug, her perfume wafting around me

to

of our conversation, I feel drained now. I didn’t expect