Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 107
Karl

“Watch it, you’re massacring those veggies,” John calls out, glancing over from the stove where he’s

sauteeing some garlic and mushrooms.

I chuckle, adjusting my grip on the knife. I’m supposed to be julienning some peppers, but instead I’ve

lost my train of thought and accidentally begun dicing them instead. “Yeah, well, they had it coming.”

John grins, shaking his head. “Y’know, you’re not as unfunny and stu pid as I thought you were.”

“Could say the same about you,” I reply, gathering the sliced vegetables into a bowl.

Who would’ve thought? John and I, mortal enemies turned reluctant allies. A couple of weeks ago, we

could barely stand to be in the same room, but time and circumstances—and angry bosses—have a

way of forcing you to reassess your priorities.

“It’s all about collaboration,” John continues, his tone more philosophical than I thought the brute would

be capable of. “You can’t make a great dish with just one ingredient. Same with a kitchen. Everyone’s

got to pull their weight, contribute their flavor for the bigger picture.”

on

eyes? Nah, I’ll stick to cooking,”

pan, filling the air

office opens, and for a moment, my world narrows. She steps out, her

looking for something—or someone. When her gaze

leaps in anticipation.

her pace

atmosphere turns brittle around me. John notices, his eyes narrowing.

burning the scallops.”

“Sorry,” I mutter.

at hand, on the sound of the scallops sizzling

dark cloud. We’d argued, voices raised, over her decision to

despite our earlier agreement. I’d felt

big time,” he says, a growl wrapped in

swirl

the kitchen grows quieter,

She’s not just another chef. She’s someone

and desires should mean as much to me

insecurities, my fears, get in the way. I shake my head, frustrated with

that’s been driven between

out. You good here?” John asks, snapping me back

See you tomorrow,” I say,

nods, casting a somewhat concerned glance my way