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 my gaze.

taking it from me.

a couple of

him, partly exasperated but mostly grateful. He

more work. I

smile brightens his face, and it’s a smile I’ve missed more

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

you used to

…

hasn’t changed much since I

fills the air, mingled with the comforting scents of baked

the barista seems to remember us, shooting a discreet, knowing look

a hazelnut latte for

make our way to the

books and Karl occasionally joined me, pretending

started spending too much time as an Alpha, and leaving little time for

say, taking a sip of my latte as we walk along

smiles. “Some things never

us. Like me. And yet, the more

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

of our

now,

sideways to see a couple pointing discreetly

Karl!” she greets, her gaze sliding over to me. “And…

It’s been ages