Chasing His Kickass Luna Back

I hesitate, unable to come up with an immediate response. The truth is, there's more to it than just physical attraction. Of course there's a connection between Karl and me; we were once married, after all.

But admitting it, even to myself, feels like a betrayal of all the anger and resentment I've held onto over the years.

“I know there's a connection,” I finally say, my voice resigned. “There's no denying that. Sometimes, I even miss the way things used to be when we were married. But he hurt me, and I'm still pissed about it. About everything. And I'm not sure how easily I'll be able to look past all of that.”

My wolf seems to understand, and she falls silent. I take a deep breath and shake my head, as if trying to dispel the thoughts of Karl's hot body. God, I feel like I'm in heat. I can't let myself get distracted by thoughts of Karl right now. I have a lot on my plate, and I need to focus on the restaurant case and my staff.

With that in mind, I head to the shower, hoping that the hot water will help wash away the lingering tension from the training session. As the water cascades over me, I try to clear my mind and prepare for the day ahead.

After my shower, I quickly get dressed and head down to the kitchen to make breakfast. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon greets me, and I can't help but feel a sense of comfort as I start to cook my meal.

But as I'm flipping pancakes in the skillet, I hear footsteps behind me. I almost expect it to see Karl, but instead I turn to see Elsie standing there, a mischievous glint in her eye. I groan inwardly, knowing that she's about to bring up the party from the other night.

“Morning, sunshine,” she says, her voice filled with a mischief that can’t be ignored. “So is it true, then?”

“Is what true?” I ask nonchalantly, even though I know exactly what she’s referring to.

“The announcement,” she says. “Are you and Karl actually back together? And trying for a baby, no less?"

My face flushes with embarrassment, and I can feel my heart rate spike. I put on a forced smile and reply, “It's all a little complicated right now, Elsie. I hope you don’t mind if I don't talk about that right now.”

Elsie just gives me a knowing look, her eyebrows raised in amusement. She doesn't say anything else, but the smirk on her face says it all. She knows there's more to the story, and she’s not going to let me off the hook that easily.

I sigh and turn my attention back to the pancakes, hoping that Elsie will drop the subject. She's a dear friend, but I just don't know if I want to talk about it right now. It's been on my mind 24/7 since it happened, and I need a reprieve.

No, I need a distraction.

"Hey," I say, tossing my pancake onto a plate and turning to face Elsie. “What are you up to today?” She shrugs. “I'm off at noon,” she says. “Why?”

I can't help but smile. “Let's go do something, just you and me. No men, and no talk of men. Sound good?”

As Elsie takes in my proposal, her smile begins to grow. She nods vigorously, clearly excited. “That sounds perfect, Abby,” she says

"Good." I shove a forkful of pancake into my mouth, already looking forward to the welcome distraction from the utter chaos that has become my life. “See you at noon, then.”