Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 79: Mean Spirited
Abby

The lunchtime rush is finally easing up. Much unlike yesterday, it’s been a smooth day so far, and I feel

relieved; but that’s exactly when it happens.

I’m scanning the restaurant floor, making sure everything is running smoothly, when I hear the crash.

It’s a shocking mix of the sound of ceramic shattering, gasps, and the thud of a body hitting the floor,

followed by a loud “Ow!”

My heart lurches into my throat as I rush over to see one of my waitresses, Sarah, sprawled on the

ground amid a mess of broken dishes and spilled food.

“What happened?” I ask, my eyes darting around the room, locking onto a group of snickering

teenagers at a nearby table.

“I saw it,” Karl says, striding past me. “Those little s hits tripped her. Deliberately.”

In seconds, he’s at their table, his face dark with anger. “You think that was funny? Get up.”

“It was an accident!” one of the kids says, feigning innocence. But it’s clear that he’s full of sh it. They all

are.

I kneel beside Sarah, who’s clutching her wrist, her face pale. “Are you okay?” I ask.

“I think so,” she mumbles, grimacing as she attempts to move. I call over two other employees to clean

the mess and guide Sarah to a chair.

Karl reappears, dragging the shame-faced teenagers behind him. “Apologize,” he commands, his voice

icy. They mumble sca ttered apologies, looking anywhere but at Sarah or me.

“Sorry isn’t enough,” Karl continues. “You’re washing dishes for the rest of the night. And if I see any of

you around here again causing trouble, you’re going to wish you never set foot in this place.”

“Karl, you can’t—” I begin, but my voice trails off with a look from Karl. A look I know all too well, one

that embodies his spirit of an Alpha.

I watch the teenagers slink off to the kitchen, led by Karl. The room is quiet now; even the low hum of

conversations has died down. But my focus is on Sarah, who is sitting by the bar and wiping tears from

eyes, her

as I approach. “All

fault.” I give her shoulder

slack in the dining

long before the front door swings open, and a

me all that I need to

heart

of this establishment?” the woman asks,

whether I’m worthy of

I am,” I reply, bracing myself for a potential scolding—or worse,

here, washing dishes? Something about a prank?” the

arms over

the lump in my

and there was damage to our

accusations, perhaps even

exchanging a tired look with her

to deal with this,” she says, shaking her head.

of responsibility in them, but teenagers will be teenagers, I

excuse mean-spirited pranks,” the man chimes in.

a joke.

not the reaction

lifting off my shoulders.

of my… cooks, thought it would be a fitting punishment for them to help clean up,”

cautiously, gauging their response.

fitting punishment indeed.” The man nods, looking toward the kitchen.

you’d be willing. A week of scrubbing your kitchen and doing

drive the

sure?” I ask, stunned. “I

imposition,” the woman assures me. “It’s about time they learn a good lesson.

and not expect to deal with

emerges from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel. His eyes

subtly, a

these are the parents,” I explain. “They agree with your punishment. Actually,

for an

hand to each parent. “I appreciate your understanding. Trust me, there’s a

He glances

my gaze to

man says,

kitchen, presumably to have a

lean against the bar, suddenly drained but also immeasurably

leans next to me, his shoulder barely touching mine. “Not what

at all,” I say softly, a slight laugh escaping my lips. “But these past couple of days

chock full of surprises.”

warm and

words. Maybe it’s the parents owning up to