#Chapter 72: Making Amends
Karl

I step out of Abby’s office, my heart still pounding. It’s like a battlefield in there with emotional shrapnel

all over the place.

But I’m not naive enough to think I’m a mere bystander, oh no. I’m pretty sure I’m the d amn cannon that

fired the first shot.

“Big moment, huh?” My wolf’s voice resonates through my mind. I’m so focused on the situation

between Chloe and Abby that it almost took me by surprise.

“You could say that,” I respond. “Chloe’s not exactly my biggest fan.”

“Well, maybe this is your chance,” he suggests. “Just like you did with John. Bury the hatchet, put aside

your differences for Abby’s sake. Start over.”

“I hope so,” I reply, running a hand through my hair. “But Chloe’s different. She’s never liked me, not

even at the beginning.”

I recall a camping trip years ago, back when Abby and I were still married. Chloe was there, along with

their other friend Leah. A mix-up with the tents meant we all had to share one. G od, that was a disaster.

The memory plays out like an old film reel in my mind. Leah, as always, was as chill as ever about the

situation while Abby was fairly indifferent. But for Chloe and I, it felt like the end of the world. To share a

tent with each other? I knew for a fact that Chloe would have rather died, because she said so herself.

That night, the tent was cramped, the tension palpable. Of course, Chloe and I ended up arguing about

something st upid—how to properly set up a sleeping bag or some such nonsense.

It eventually devolved into an all-out brawl. Chloe threw a folding chair. I chased her up the tree. You

know, the usual, until Leah and Abby had to step in. They were both in stitches over the ridiculous

situation, but it was real as hell for Chloe and I. We hated each other’s guts.

that really all Chloe’s fault?” my wolf chimes in, snapping

you mean?” I ask, genuinely

were annoyed that you and Abby couldn’t have a private

a fight, and Chloe

as usual. “Dam n, you’re right. I was

some alone time with Abby, and Chloe got in the

and you never have been. But I think that if you go into

it’ll turn

take a deep breath, letting his wisdom settle into my bones. I just hope

myself. “Let’s

with activity—customers chatting, employees hustling. A

the patio tables,

This

I can’t just walk away now,” I say as I approach her. She looks up,

be six feet under.

spits out, narrowing her eyes at

down opposite her, careful to keep a respectful distance. “We need

want to

it concerns Abby. And you and I both know that she’s our favorite person,

work this out.”

still skeptical but maybe a notch less hostile than she was before. “Go

me, Chloe. You think I’m toxic for Abby.

I’ve got a lot to make up for, not just

to everyone, including you.”

she didn’t expect this level

grown a conscience.”

eyes with her. She glances away, but there’s a shift in

I’ve cracked the first layer of her icy fortress. “You can hate me all

it

mine, and I see a glimmer of realization. “You think

don’t know.

the weight of her anger seems to lift

you need to understand, Karl. Abby just got out of

need another one right now,

brutal honesty, but she’s not wrong. If this were

realize

being a better person.

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