Chapter 0343


    Karl


    I make my way back to the pack territory, leaving Abby behind in the city.


    It’s not an easy decision, but it’s what she wants. Besides, like she said, the pack needs my attention.


    I’ve only been home for a day, but I’ve been lost in pack matters the entire time. I feel bad that I can’t


    call Abby, but I know we’ll be able to chat at some point. After all, our rtionship went to the next


    stage over the weekend. We didn’t officially get back together, but it’s something.


    And I’m happy with it for now, so long as it’s what she wants.


    I’m engrossed in reviewing pack matters when Marcus strides into my office. His brow is furrowed, and


    he’s holding his phone in his hand, a hint of concern on his face. Without preamble, he asks, “Karl,


    have you seen this?”


    I nce up at him, curiosity piqued, and motion for him to continue. Marcus holds out his phone, and I


    lean forward to see what’s caught his attention. A news clip is ying on the screen, and the headline


    reads,“Dozens Sick at Alpha Gathering. Abby to me?”


    I nod, my expression grim. “I’m aware of it, Marcus.”


    He looks at me, his gaze probing. “So, are you going to handle it for her? It seems like the two of you


    are back together.”


    I lean back in my chair, sighing. “First of all, Marcus, Abby and I are not back together,” I rify, my


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    tone firm. “Second, I’m staying out of it. I’m not doing anything other than offering my support behind


    the scenes.”


    Marcus raises an eyebrow, clearly surprised by my response. “What changed, Karl? You would’ve paid


    people off in the past to sweep something like this under the rug.”


    I meet his gaze squarely. “I’m not that type of guy anymore,” I say. “Abby asked me to stay out of it, and


    I respect her wishes. Period.”


    There’s a moment of silence as Marcus processes my words. “I see,” he says slowly. “So, you’re just


    going to let her handle it on her own?”


    I nod, even though my thoughts on the matter are like a storm inside my head. “I am. Unless she asks


    me for help, I won’t go against her wishes.”


    “Well, I hope she can handle it herself,” Marcus says as he turns to leave. “It’s a mess out there.”


    I watch him go, his words echoing in my mind.


    A sense of sadness washes over me as I reflect on the situation. If Abby were still my wife, I would


    never allow something like this to happen to her. I would have used every resource at my disposal to


    protect her and salvage her reputation.


    Because, at the end of the day, my main goal is to win her back. And going against what she asked


    isn’t going to help with that.


    And yet, as I return to my responsibilities as Alpha, I can’t help but feel a constant worry gnawing at the


    back of my mind.


    It’s like an itch I can’t scratch, a lingering sense of unease that refuses to let go. I know Abby is


    capable, but I’m worried about her safety and well-being. People can be crazy, especially in the city.


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