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.”

should put that on a

their eyes? Nah, I’ll stick to cooking,” he laughs, adding a splash of

the air with

opens, and for a moment, my world narrows.

as if looking for something—or someone. When

leaps in anticipation.

quickening her pace as she walks

turns brittle around me. John notices, his eyes narrowing. “Hey, snap out

burning the scallops.”

“Sorry,” I mutter.

hand, on the sound of the scallops sizzling in

cloud. We’d argued,

felt betrayed; she’d felt cornered.

wolf inside me stirs, restless. “You messed up big time,” he says, a growl wrapped

a swirl

the kitchen grows quieter, the realization sinks in

of this restaurant. She’s not just another chef. She’s someone I care

desires should mean as much to me

let my insecurities, my fears, get in the way. I shake my

been

here?” John

tomorrow,” I say, forcing

a somewhat concerned glance my way before exiting