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.”

shrug, I avert

phone, gently taking it from me. “Abby, Ethan and the restaurant

without you for a couple of days. Just try to

grateful. He always had a knack

No more work.

I’ve missed more than I care to admit.

now I’m free until my meeting. How about

cafe you

…

hasn’t changed much since I was last here three

of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, mingled with the comforting scents

the barista seems to remember us, shooting

him and a hazelnut latte for me,

take them to go. Stepping out, we make our way to

occasionally joined me, pretending to read

spending too much time as an Alpha, and

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

“Some things

the more

is fresh, and the world around us feels like it’s

our

nudges me. “Don’t look now, but I

glance sideways to see a couple pointing discreetly at us. A young woman

she greets, her gaze

The word catches me off guard. It’s been ages since I’ve been addressed that