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.”

about fashion and the unusually mild

But the conversation takes a turn when Sarah skillfully steers it into more

waters.

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

chance for reconciliation? The pack could really use a

We’re friends, and I prefer it

in that regard, but not in

looks a bit disappointed, but understanding at the

I was a bit worried when I saw you—thinking

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

was a mistake.

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

I’m sure a lot of people

Lots of hearts

shift uncomfortably, unsure of how to respond. Yes, I’m sure a lot of hearts were broken.

mine.

before I have to come up with an answer, “I should mingle. But really,

And the food was

“You

might have to

hug, her perfume wafting around me like a

other guests, leaving me to my plate of h ors

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