#Chapter 326: Forgive But Not Forget

Abby Karl takes my hand, threading his fingers through mine, as he leads me back inside the building. My lips are still tingling from our impulsive kiss, my heart pounding in my chest for more reasons than one. But my breath catches in my throat when we enter the hall again. The press is still milling around excitedly, their cameras clicking, their voices raised in lively speculation about the speeches—about the evident truce between Ethan and Karl—and about the altercation between me and Gianna. As we enter, the cameras turn toward us and begin flashing in a frenzy. “Luna Abby, are you okay?” “Luna Abby! Over here! Let’s see your face!” “Alpha Karl, are you aware of the physical fight between Luna Abby and your opponent’s mate?” My heart pounds, but Karl is there as always. He wraps his arm around me, pulling me close and shielding me from the press. “No questions at this time, please,” he calls out, his voice firm and low. “Please, everyone take your seats and