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.

my things, I make my way to a seat on the opposite side of

closer this time.

booze—assaults my senses.

I’m just trying to make

I say, voice firm, hoping to shut down any further discussion.

someone else to bother.”

even gotten to know me yet. I’m an

you a

insinuation. The word ‘Alpha’ seems to ooze from his lips as

a

offer, but I’ll pass,” I reply

lays a

what

touch. I shove his

interested.”

of faux charm vanishing, replaced by raw, seething anger.

too good for me

back off,” I

do think you’re too good for an Alpha

manners.”

stop him, the man leans closer to me, attempting

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

to get involved. I

options. The train is coming up on a stop, which isn’t

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

just before it

stop comes up, I stand abruptly, shoving the man

do you think you’re doing?”

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

doors slide open, and I make my exit,

unintelligible after me.

as I wait for the moment of

vanishes into the tunnel, taking with it the

in a sea

dimly lit station and curse under my breath. The platform is

an ideal place for unsavory encounters. A quick look

already suspected: that

I mutter to myself, frustration mingling with the residual adrenaline in

veins.

staying in this underground station isn’t an option, I

usual, as if

I step into is devoid of life, the night sky a blanket

stand like silent sentinels, their windows darkened

out my phone, thumbing open the Uber app. The