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 a plaque or

Nah, I’ll stick to cooking,” he laughs, adding a splash

pan, filling the air with a rich,

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

if looking for something—or someone. When her gaze falls

leaps in anticipation.

eyes, quickening her pace

his eyes narrowing. “Hey, snap out of it!

burning the scallops.”

“Sorry,” I mutter.

the sound of the scallops sizzling in the pan, but the

me like a dark cloud. We’d argued, voices raised, over her

agreement. I’d felt betrayed; she’d felt

“You messed up big time,” he says, a growl wrapped

a swirl of regret

as the kitchen grows quieter, the realization sinks in deeper. Abby isn’t

just another chef. She’s

should mean as

fears, get in the

been driven between

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

I

a somewhat concerned glance my way before exiting the kitchen. Alone now,