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.”

few pleasantries, talking about fashion and

turn when Sarah skillfully

waters.

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

chance for reconciliation? The pack

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

reconciled in that regard, but not in

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

I was a bit worried when I

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

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

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

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

after all. Lots of hearts were broken when

Yes, I’m sure a lot of

mine.

with an answer, “I should mingle. But really,

you. And the food

“You should come visit my

to

a quick hug, her perfume wafting around me like a

guests, leaving me to my

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

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