Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#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.

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

do you mean?” I ask, genuinely

and Abby couldn’t

and Chloe was

as usual. “Dam n,

time with Abby, and Chloe got in

have been.

it’ll turn out better than

letting his wisdom settle into my bones. I just

“Let’s

activity—customers chatting, employees hustling.

at one of the patio tables, her arms crossed, jaw clenched. Anyone with half

could tell she’s furious. This is gonna be a

say as I approach her. She looks

be six feet under.

narrowing her eyes

her, careful to keep

I want to talk to

concerns Abby. And you and I both know that she’s

work this out.”

a notch less hostile than she

you feel about me, Chloe. You think I’m

want to be a better man. I’ve got

to everyone, including you.”

expect this level of self-awareness from me. “Well,

grown a conscience.”

say, locking eyes with her. She glances away, but

layer of her icy

don’t take it

back to mine, and I see a glimmer of realization. “You think that’s what I’m

know.

her arms on the table, and the weight of her anger seems to lift just

harsh. But you need to understand, Karl.

another one right now, especially not

but she’s not wrong. If this were

in the moment Abby was single. But I realize that would never work, not if

being a better person.