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 skillfully steers it into more

waters.

couldn’t help but notice how cozy you and

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

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

reconciled in that regard, but not in a romantic

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

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

hesitate before answering. “Yes, it was a mistake.

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

it. I’m sure a lot of people

Lots of hearts were broken when

how to respond. Yes, I’m sure

mine.

I have to come up with an

you. And the

you,” I say, relieved. “You should come

have to do just

a quick hug, her perfume wafting around me like a cloud,

other guests, leaving me to my

surface-level cheeriness of our conversation, I feel drained now. I didn’t expect to

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