Chapter 0300


    Karl


    Shana and I are strolling through the paths of the local botanical garden. It’s a nice, sunny day, the


    perfect day for a second date. Figuring that it was best if we got to know each other a little more before


    the Alpha gathering, I decided to invite Shana out for a couple of hours.


    But as we walk, I can’t help but notice the asional sidelong nces from people I know from the


    town, members of the pack, and even some acquaintances. It’s clear that the rumors have spread like


    wildfire, and everyone is well aware that their Alpha is dating a new woman.


    I nce at Shana, who’s walking beside me without a care in the world, seemingly unfazed by the


    curious gazes. I feel a pang of guilt for putting her in this position, for subjecting her to the scrutiny that


    “I’m sorry about all of this,” I say, turning to face her. “If we continue to see each other, you’ll have to


    get used to this sort of thing.”


    Shana gives me a nonchnt shrug, her expression inscrutable. “I figured it would be like this, Karl. It


    I’m relieved by her calm response, grateful that she doesn’t seem to be bothered by the attention. But


    as we continue to walk, my thoughts drift back to Abby and how different things used to be with her.


    Abby always had a fiery spirit. She was never the type to let nosy gossips get away with their intrusive


    questions or judgmental looks. She would hold her head high, radiating confidence and pride in who


    she was, regardless of what others thought.


    And on more than one asion, she would call those gossips out on their behavior.


    I still remember one day when a group of teenagers had been huddling near the restaurant we were


    eating in, trying to sneak unttering pictures of her to start a smear campaign. She marched right out


    of the restaurant and walked up to them.


    All she did was hold her hand out, and after a moment’s hesitation, the girl taking the pictures handed


    her phone over. I felt so impressed that day; my wife, my Luna, couldmand people with just one


    look.


    I miss having her beside me. I miss her sharp wit and her ability to put people in their ce with a


    single cutting remark. Shana is nice, she’s refined, but shecks that fire.


    Shana’s voice pulls me back to the present, and I realize she’s been speaking to me. “Karl, I was


    asking you about the Alpha gathering. You mentioned that it’sing up soon.”


    I blink, refocusing my attention on her. “Oh, right. The gathering. Right.”


    Shana nods, her interest piqued. “And you mentioned you’ll pick me up at seven?”


    I confirm with a nod. “Yes, seven o’clock. Oh, and it’s a ck tie event, so we’ll need to dress


    ordingly.”


    I can’t help but cringe inwardly at my past behavior.


    Shana, seemingly unaware of my internal turmoil, offers a polite smile and says, “I’ll make sure to dress


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