Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0126
“Thanks, Elsie,” I say softly. “It’s good to be back.”

With that, I make my way back into the house, each step carrying a different weight, a different

emotion. As I reach the top of the staircase, I hear Karl’s voice drifting from the living room, and my

heart does a strange little leap. Maybe Elsie’s smirk held more truth than I’d like to admit.

Just then, I hear the familiar ping of my phone and my thoughts snap back to the present. Reluctantly, I

pull it from my pocket and see a message from Ethan. He’s asking a question about inventory, and I

know that I should let it wait until I get home. But before I know it, I’m typing out a reply, unable to resist

the urge to be a boss for five minutes.

I’m halfway through responding when the sound of footsteps approaches behind me. “Ahem.”

Startled, I whip around to see Karl standing on the step below me. He has a knowing look on his face,

and a sparkle in his eye.

He moves closer, and for a split second, I’m transported back to a time when this was an everyday

occurrence.

“You’re not working, are you?” he asks, gesturing to the phone in my hand. “You’re supposed to be

enjoying the weekend off.”

embarrassed shrug, I avert

gently taking it from me. “Abby, Ethan

for a couple of days.

exasperated but mostly grateful. He

okay. No more work.

a smile I’ve missed more than I care to admit. “Well, look,” he

things here, and now I’m free until my meeting. How about

you used

…

hasn’t changed much since I was last here

coffee fills the air, mingled with

the barista seems to remember us, shooting

a hazelnut latte for me,

them to go. Stepping out, we make our way to the nearby park

occasionally joined me, pretending to read

too much time as an Alpha, and leaving little time for me.

Just as I remember it,” I say, taking a sip of my latte as we walk

“Some things

the more we walk, the more the lines blur. The trees

and the world around us feels like it’s

our

Karl nudges me. “Don’t look now, but I think we’ve

see a couple pointing discreetly at

she greets, her gaze sliding

word catches me off guard. It’s