Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 137

Karl

As I pull Gianna into the dimly lit study, the atmosphere is filled with a tension that’s been brewing for weeks now, maybe even longer. The door clicks shut behind us, sealing us off from the guests, the judgment, and the murmurs.

For a moment, we are suspended in a bubble of silence, and I finally address what’s been gnawing at me.

“A pathetic housemaid?” I ask.

Gianna shoots me a quizzical look, but I can see the gears turning in her head. She’s trying not to display emotion, which is just a dead giveaway. “A… what?” she asks, taking a step back.

I take another step toward her, closing the gap once again. “Don’t play dumb,” I growl. “Is that really what you called her?”

“Called who?” Gianna’s voice begins to rise ever so slightly.

“Abby, of course,” I say, folding my arms across my chest.

For a few moments, Gianna is silent. Then, mustering a tense smile, she cocks her head to the side. “I’m sorry, Karl, but I have no clue what you’re talking about.”

I feel exasperated. Here I am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the woman who I want to win back. In the back of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging me to go with my gut and take Abby’s side.

“Gianna, what exactly is your issue with Abby?” The question spills out of my mouth before I can stop it, like a tidal wave of annoyance and anger.

She avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know is far from the truth. “Issue? Karl, I have no idea what you’re talking about. You must be mistaken.”

Gianna shifts her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs in her mind whirring as she decides how much to reveal. Finally, she relents, sighing in a defeated manner. “Alright, fine. I don’t want you getting back together with her, okay? Is that what you want to hear?”

The admission throws me off guard, and for a moment, I’m speechless. “Why? What could you possibly have against that?”

She crosses her arms, matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a part of your past. A past filled with complications and drama. I just think you can do better. Much better.”

An incredulous laugh escapes my lips. “Better? And since when did my personal life become your concern?”

Her voice lowers, almost to a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with you for years, Karl. I care about the wellbeing of this pack, and by extension, you. She is just a wrench being thrown into your livelihood.”