The meeting disperses, and my staff go their separate ways. Karl lingers, shuffling his feet in a way that

makes me think he has something on his mind.

“Abby, do you have a moment?”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“If you’re worried about the article, I can help you find a good journalist. Someone who can capture the

essence of the place, the people,” he says.

I’m touched by his offer. “That’s really kind of you, Karl. Thanks.”

He clears his throat. “I could walk you home. We could talk more about it.”

I hesitate for a moment, considering. Then, I nod. “Alright, let’s walk.”

Enter title…

up for the night. The street is

the nearby bars. The air

been really impressed with how the

keep the surprise out

being so pissed off when you entered that cook-off. Thought you

the Alpha party together. But look at you now, making headlines.

ever acted like that. I should have

a bit touched by

shrugs, a slight smile tugging at the corners of

Really, I am.”

means to me,” I reply. “And I’m glad you

I guess in a way, I’m also

let me back,

forgiving me.”

“Let’s get one thing clear: I haven’t

ever will. But I do understand that your intentions, misguided

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