Chapter 0365


    “Thanks for picking me up, Marcus,” I finally say, breaking the silence.


    He nces at me with a small smile. “No problem, Abby. Karl wanted to make sure you’re safe.”


    I nod, appreciating Karl’s concern. “I know. I just... I never thought I’d wind up in a situation like this. It


    feels weird. Like I’m a celebrity on the run from a scandal.”


    Marcus turns onto a winding road, the scenery bing even more picturesque. “Hey, it’s just part of


    the job when you make it big and start doing things like catering the Alpha gathering,” he says. “Which,


    by the way… was impressive.”


    “You really think so?” I ask.


    He nods. “Of course. Lots of people are talking about it. Abby, our old Luna, is moving on up in the


    world. Good for you.”


    His words make me smile, and I turn to look out the window again to hide the blush in my cheeks.


    “Thanks, Marcus. That’s nice of you.”


    We drive in silence for a while longer, the tranquility of the countryside providing a stark contrast to the


    chaos of the city I left behind. The tension that had hung in the air earlier has dissipated, reced by a


    sense of ease.


    “So, how’s Karl doing?” I ask, wanting to steer the conversation away from my own troubles. “I mean,


    how’s he really doing. He doesn’t usually say.”


    Marcus nces at me, his expression softening. “He’s… been busy with campaign preparations, but


    he’s holding up well. His approval ratings are on the rise, and he’s optimistic about the uing


    election.”


    I smile, genuinely happy to hear that things are going well for Karl. But I knew all of this already; I want


    to know how he’s doing, not just as an Alpha, but as a person.


    “But how is he really?” I find myself asking. “How stressed is he?”


    Marcus pauses for a moment, then finally lets out a sigh. “On a scale of one to ten?” he asks.


    “Yes.”


    Another pause. Then, “A solid twelve, at the very least,” he admits. “I’m a little bit worried he’s biting off


    more than he can chew. He always puts on a good show, but I know he’s freaking out on the inside.


    And Abby…”


    Marcus falls silent again, and his gaze meets mine for a split second. “I think he’ll feel a lot better


    having you around,” he says quietly. “Because he really does worry about you. Constantly.”


    My eyes widen slightly, and my face flushes red. “Is that true?”


    Marcus nods. “It is. Karl worries about you all of the time, Abby. You’re always at the forefront of


    everything for him. He… cares about you.”


    His words give me pause. I don’t know what to say, don’t know how to feel. Karl rarely expresses his


    emotions on such a deep level. He’s always creating this image of a man who has it all together, even


    when things would send a normal person spiraling.


    But maybe he is spiraling, in a way. He’s just not showing it.


    As the car continues to glide along the scenic route, I can’t stop thinking about my own role in Karl’s


    life. Once, I was by his side as his wife, but now, things are different. I’m grateful that he’s offering me a


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    safe haven, but it’s also a stark reminder of how much has changed.


    “I hope I’m not causing too much trouble for Karl,” I say, my voice barely more than a whisper.


    I take a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. “Thanks, Marcus.” New chаpter av?ble


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    He nods, his gaze returning to the road ahead. “You’re wee. We’re almost there.”


    The two of us fall into silence once more, Marcus’ words still whirling around inside my head.


    Then, I see the pointed roofs of Karl’s house slowlye into view over the treetops, and my heart


    begins to race with anticipation.