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.

Gathering my things, I make my way

down beside me, closer this

booze—assaults my senses.

sweetheart? I’m just

firm, hoping to shut down

someone else to bother.”

on. You haven’t even gotten to know me yet.

I could show you

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

than a

I

about that, sweetie?” His eyes narrow, and he lays a hand on my thigh, as if he

know what

at his touch. I shove his hand away, my patience shattering. “I

interested.”

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

good for me or something,

back off,”

you’re too good for

manners.”

me, attempting to press his

away and look around. No one is even

not wanting to get involved. I

on a stop, which isn’t even close to my stop, but

staying here. And if he tries to follow me, I could

just before

stop comes up, I stand abruptly, shoving the

think you’re doing?” he

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

I make my exit, not looking

unintelligible after me.

the moment of departure, half-expecting him to make

vanishes into the tunnel, taking

me alone in a sea of

curse under my breath. The platform is deserted, its

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

what I already suspected:

Just great, Abby,” I mutter to myself, frustration mingling with the residual adrenaline in

veins.

an option, I make my way

stairs seem steeper than usual,

I finally emerge, the world I step into is devoid of life, the night

Buildings stand like silent sentinels, their windows

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