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.

wolf chimes in, snapping me back to the

mean?”

you and Abby couldn’t have

a fight, and

as usual.

alone time with Abby, and

you never have been. But I

maybe it’ll turn out better

wisdom settle into my bones. I just hope he’s right. “Okay,” I

myself. “Let’s

activity—customers chatting, employees hustling.

patio tables, her arms crossed, jaw clenched. Anyone

could tell she’s furious. This

as I approach her. She looks

be six feet under.

spits out, narrowing her eyes

I sit down opposite her, careful

to talk to you, of

concerns Abby. And you and I both know that

work this out.”

skeptical but maybe a notch less hostile than she

know how you feel about me, Chloe. You think I’m toxic for Abby. Hell, maybe I was.

want to be a better man. I’ve got a lot to make up for, not just to Abby,

to everyone, including you.”

as if she didn’t expect this level of self-awareness from me. “Well, look

grown a conscience.”

I say, locking eyes with

first layer of her icy fortress. “You

it

mine, and I see a glimmer of realization.

don’t know.

sighs, folding her arms on the table, and the weight of her anger

been a little harsh. But you need to understand, Karl. Abby

right now,

her brutal honesty, but she’s not wrong. If this were a few days ago, I’d have been plotting

in the moment Abby was single. But I realize that would never

being a better person.