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.”

talking about fashion and the unusually mild

when Sarah skillfully

waters.

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

pack could really use a union like that,

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

reconciled in that regard, but

the same time. “Ah, I see.

he made that announcement tonight. I’ll admit, I was a bit worried when I saw you—thinking

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

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

course,” she says, smirking. “You know me;

of people will be relieved. You two

after all. Lots of hearts were broken when

Yes, I’m sure a

mine.

up with

you. And the food was

say, relieved. “You should come visit my restaurant

have to do

she gives me a quick hug, her perfume wafting around

with other guests, leaving me to my plate of

our conversation, I feel