Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 130

“Karl,” Gianna says once they’re gone, snapping me out of my reverie. “I think you should come to dinner tonight. We need to discuss a few more things.”

I look up at her. There’s something off about her tone, something I can’t quite place. Maybe because of that, I wind up making a snap decision. “You know what?” I say, standing. “That’s an excellent idea. We’ll hold a dinner at my house tonight.”

For a moment, a peculiar expression crosses her face. It’s fleeting, but it’s there—a mix of surprise and something else I can’t identify. She quickly masks it with a professional smile.

“Very well, sir. I’ll see you tonight.”

…

As I settle into the leather seat of my car, the engine purrs to life, but I don’t immediately pull out of the parking lot. My fingers drum on the steering wheel, my mind racing through the events of the day.

Abby’s return home for the weekend, the council’s thinly veiled criticism, Gianna’s strange behavior—each thought competes for attention, but it's Abby who ultimately wins out.

My wolf stirs, breaking his prolonged silence. “You know, this dinner tonight could be a good opportunity. A date with Abby, gaining her approval back.”

I chuckle softly, already ahead of him. “That was the goal, my friend. I’m even thinking of taking her out shopping for a new dress before dinner. Let her choose whatever she wants, no price tag too hefty.”

Memories flood back: me buying Abby the latest designer handbags, high-end jewelry, whisking her off on surprise getaways. I loved spoiling her, loved the shine it would bring to her eyes, or so I believed.

“But did Abby ever really enjoy being spoiled?” My wolf’s question catches me off guard.

I sigh, taking a moment to shift through years of memories and moments. Then it hits me. A flashback steals over my thoughts.