Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 57: Unwanted Attention
The city’s nocturnal pulse is like a second heartbeat, a comforting undercurrent as I make my way

toward the subway.

Tonight was something else. A blend of euphoria, sprinkled with an indescribable tension—thanks to

Karl’s abrupt departure.

I’m not sure why he left, or really even when he left. All I know is that one moment he was there, and

the next he was gone. And he didn’t come back.

Did someone say something? Did something happen? Was it the picture fiasco?

My mind wanders back to Chloe and the palpable tension between the two of them. I know that Chloe

dislikes him, and for good reason, but I think he’s been trying to change. I just wish that she could see

that.

“Go d, what am I thinking?” I whisper to myself, shaking my head. Standing up for Karl? For the man

who divorced me, who forced me to dress modestly, who convinced me to dye my hair for his own

pleasure? I should be siding with Chloe, not him.

And yet, I still can’t help but feel a slight twinge of regret as I think about the empty space where he

once stood tonight, calmly sipping his drink.

I board the train, reveling in the almost-empty car. After the whirlwind of the night, I really needed some

quiet time like this. For some reason, the quiet subway at night always feels soothing to me, when it

would make most people uncomfortable.

I sit by the window, staring into the dark tunnel as the train lurches forward.

That’s when he sits next to me. A man in a crisp business suit, reeking of arrogance, and, as I soon

realize, alcohol.

“Hey there, beautiful,” he begins, his voice oozing an unsettling mixture of charm and condescension.

Ignoring him, I focus on the passing darkness outside the window. It’s late, and the last thing I want is

an unwanted interaction. Maybe, if I just pretend that he’s not here, he’ll get the hint and move on. It’s

worked before. Usually.

“So, what’s a pretty thing like you doing all alone at this hour?” he continues, undeterred by my lack of

response.

sigh. I should move. Gathering my things, I make my way

follows, plopping down beside me, closer

booze—assaults my senses.

move, sweetheart? I’m just trying

firm, hoping to shut down any further

someone else to bother.”

come on. You haven’t even gotten to know me yet. I’m an Alpha, you see. And I’ve got lots

show you a night you’ll

his insinuation. The word ‘Alpha’ seems to

a glaring

I’ll pass,” I reply politely, desperate for

sweetie?” His eyes narrow, and he lays a

know what

at his touch. I shove his hand away, my

interested.”

veneer of faux charm vanishing, replaced by raw,

for me or

back off,” I

you’re too good for an Alpha like me. I should

manners.”

stop him, the man leans closer to me, attempting to

one is even trying to help me, either too engrossed

to get involved. I feel

The train is coming up on a stop,

he tries to follow me, I could at least try to fake him

just before

I stand abruptly,

do you think you’re doing?” he

out of here,” I say, gathering my belongings as the

open, and I make my exit, not looking

unintelligible after me.

for the moment of

follow me. But he doesn’t. The train vanishes into the tunnel, taking with

alone in a

station and curse under my breath. The platform

it an ideal place for unsavory encounters. A quick look at

suspected:

myself, frustration mingling with the residual adrenaline

veins.

option, I make

than usual,

I step into is devoid of life, the night sky

silent sentinels, their windows darkened eyes that watch but offer no

a shaky hand, I pull out my phone, thumbing open the Uber app. The screen takes