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

conversation takes a turn when Sarah

waters.

couldn’t help but

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

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

but

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

admit, I was a bit worried

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

off guard, I hesitate before answering. “Yes, it was a mistake. I hope

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

a lot of people will

hearts were broken

of how to respond. Yes, I’m sure

mine.

have to come up with an answer,

And the food

I say, relieved. “You should

to do

wafting around me like a cloud, and

guests, leaving me to

I feel drained now. I didn’t

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