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.”

pleasantries, talking about fashion and

the conversation takes a turn when Sarah

waters.

couldn’t help but notice how cozy

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

friends, and

that regard, but not in a romantic

a bit disappointed, but understanding at the same time. “Ah, I

tonight. I’ll admit, I was a bit worried when

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

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

eyes light up. “Oh, of course,” she says, smirking. “You know

a lot of people will be relieved. You two were

Lots of hearts were broken

to respond. Yes,

mine.

up with an answer, “I should mingle.

And the

say, relieved. “You should come

might have to do

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

guests, leaving me to my plate of h

of our conversation, I feel

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