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.”

avert my gaze.

phone, gently taking it from

of days. Just try

partly exasperated but mostly grateful. He always had a knack for cutting

more work. I get

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

now I’m free until my

cafe you

…

since I was last here

air,

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

drinks—black coffee for him and a hazelnut latte

our way to the nearby park where I

pretending

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

sip of my latte as

“Some things never

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

majestic, the air is fresh, and the world around us feels like

of our happier

now, but I

pointing discreetly at us. A young woman approaches, cautiously

her gaze sliding over

It’s been ages since I’ve been