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 to a seat on the opposite side

beside me, closer this time. His

booze—assaults my senses.

I’m just trying to

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

someone else to bother.”

yet. I’m an Alpha, you

could show you a night you’ll

The word ‘Alpha’ seems to ooze

than a glaring

pass,” I reply

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

what you’re

shove his hand away, my patience shattering. “I

interested.”

contorts, the veneer of faux charm

good for me or

off,”

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

manners.”

the man leans closer to me, attempting to press his lips against my neck.

push him away and look around. No one is even trying to help

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 at least try

before it takes

the stop comes up, I stand abruptly, shoving

you think you’re doing?” he

gathering my belongings as the train screeches to a halt at

make my exit, not looking back, even

unintelligible after me.

as I wait for the moment

train vanishes into the tunnel, taking with

me alone in a sea of

dimly lit station and curse under my

ideal place for unsavory encounters. A quick look at

already suspected: that was the last

I mutter to myself, frustration mingling with the residual

veins.

in this underground station isn’t an option, I

than usual, as if begrudging my

I finally emerge, the world I step into is

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

I pull out my phone, thumbing open the Uber app.