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 to a seat on the

closer this time. His scent—a coc ktail of

booze—assaults my senses.

move, sweetheart? I’m just trying to make

not interested,” I say, voice firm, hoping to shut down any

someone else to bother.”

haven’t even gotten to know me yet. I’m an Alpha, you see.

I could show you a

seems to ooze from his lips as

than a glaring red

the offer, but I’ll pass,” I reply politely, desperate for this ride

about that, sweetie?” His eyes narrow, and he lays a hand on

what you’re

his hand away, my patience shattering. “I said I’m

interested.”

faux charm vanishing, replaced

for me

off,”

think you’re too good for an Alpha like me.

manners.”

man leans closer to me, attempting

and look around. No one is even trying to help me, either too engrossed

or not wanting to get involved. I

assess my options. The train is coming up on a stop, which isn’t even close to my

I could at least try to

just before it takes

I stand

do you think you’re

here,” I say, gathering my belongings as the train screeches to

and I make my exit,

unintelligible after me.

breath catches as I wait for the moment of departure, half-expecting him to make a

into the tunnel, taking with it the

me alone in a sea

glance around the dimly lit station and curse under my breath. The platform is deserted, its

place for unsavory encounters. A quick look at the time on my

what I already suspected: that was the last

to myself, frustration mingling with the residual adrenaline in

veins.

isn’t an option, I make my

usual, as

I step into is devoid of life, the

silent sentinels, their windows darkened eyes that watch but offer

thumbing open the Uber