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.”

that on a

eyes? Nah, I’ll stick to cooking,” he laughs, adding

the air

Abby’s office opens, and for a moment, my world narrows.

something—or someone. When her gaze falls on me,

leaps in anticipation.

she averts her eyes, quickening her pace as she walks out of the

atmosphere turns brittle around me. John notices, his eyes

burning the scallops.”

“Sorry,” I mutter.

hand, on the sound of the scallops sizzling in the

cloud. We’d argued, voices

our earlier agreement. I’d felt betrayed; she’d felt cornered.

inside me stirs, restless. “You messed up big

reply, my mind a swirl

kitchen grows quieter, the realization sinks

not just another chef. She’s someone I care deeply

desires should mean as much

insecurities, my fears, get in the way.

that’s been

John

See you tomorrow,” I say, forcing

my way before exiting the