Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Karl

I was sitting in my apartment one night after work, flipping through N*****x with a

glass of whiskey in my hand, when my phone buzzed on the coffee table.

Picking it up, I let out a soft sigh. It was Marcus, and it was late. It wasn’t like

him to call this late at night. We had only just spoken a couple of days ago, at

Abby’s clean-up party, too.

“Marcus, what’s the matter?”

I could hear him sigh through the phone. “Karl, you might have to pack your

bags and come home. Sooner rather than later.”

I frowned. “Last week you told me things were stable. What changed?”

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“It’s your brother. The doctor came by. He’s showing signs of improvement, Karl.

Doc says it might be just a matter of weeks before he wakes up.”

My eyes widened slightly, and I sat up. I knew that he was improving, but I didn’t

think it would happen so soon. “Weeks? Are you sure?”

“Yes, I asked him twice to confirm. He’s showing responses, moving in his

sleep. Vital signs are improving. It’s not certain, but it’s possible.”

A long pause filled the air. I wasn’t sure what to say. My brother waking up

should have been good news, but Marcus and I both knew the implications; that

my brother might want to take back control of the pack when he woke up. And I

wasn’t about to give up so easily.

“Is that it?” I asked, maybe a little more bitter than I intended.

He sighed. “Listen, the pack is restless, Karl. Your absence is making people

question your leadership. And your brother waking up? They’re saying maybe

it’s time for the ‘true Alpha’ to come back and lead.”

Anger shot through my veins. “The true Alpha? Are you kidding me? I’ve been

leading the pack in his absence!”

“And I’ve been defending you, Karl, but I’m just one guy. With you gone, people

are talking. You’ve been chasing after Abby and they think you’re neglecting

your pack. You know how gossip spreads.”

His words stung, but the shame that followed hurt more. I had been preoccupied

with Abby, I knew that. Marcus was just voicing what I had been ignoring for too

long.

“So what are you suggesting, Marcus? Should I abandon everything here and

come back immediately?”

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“I’m suggesting that you think about your priorities, Karl. Your brother’s recovery

could be a game-changer. If he wakes up and you’re not here to navigate the

transition, the pack’s loyalty might shift.”

“I get it. I really do. I’ve been neglecting my duties. But I’ve got commitments

here too, Marcus. Abby has the cook-off next week and I need to be here for

her.”

Marcus sighed. “The cook-off?”

“I know how it sounds,” I said, “but she’s important to me, too. I can’t just

abandon her.”

“Karl, listen,” Marcus said, “I’m not trying to sway you one way or the other. I’m

just telling you the news.”

“I know,” I murmured. “I’m grateful for your honesty, though, Marcus. You know

you’re a good Beta to me.”

“Thanks, Karl,” Marcus replied.

I sighed then and passed my hand over my face. “Alright. Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll

finish the cook-off, and then I’ll come back home. One week. I won’t make any

more commitments here until everything’s settled with the pack. How does that

sound?”

“Sounds like a plan,” Marcus said, though he still seemed skeptical. “Just

remember, Karl, the clock’s ticking.”

…

Abby and I are standing in her office, and I’ve just broken the news. Her winestained lips twitch into the

slightest frown, and I can tell that she’s on the verge

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of tears. She quickly looks away, not realizing that I can still see the reflection of

her face in the mirror.

“Alright,” she says quietly. “So, after the Alpha party, you’ll go home.”

“Sort of,” I answer. “I’ll be heading home right after the cook-off, actually.”

Her eyes widen in the mirror. She still doesn’t realize that I can see her, she’s

too busy staring down at the floor.

“But you just told me it would be after the Alpha party—”

“I’ll come back for the Alpha party. But after that, I have to go home.

Permanently. I’m sorry, Abby.”

A flicker of what looks like despair crosses her face, but she quickly hides it with

a tight-lipped smile and turns back around, her posture stiff. “I understand, Karl.

Being an Alpha comes first, and you have responsibilities. Thank you for

everything you’ve done for me and the restaurant.”

Her words are laced with sincerity, but my wolf senses the thinly veiled

disappointment that she’s trying to hide. I know it hurts her, and it’s short notice.

My chest tightens at the thought of leaving her, but I have no choice. I’ve been

shirking my duties for too long now. Marcus was right; I need to go home. I need

to be an Alpha.

I only came here to get closer to her, to show her that I’ve changed. And I think

I’ve accomplished both of those things to a certain extent. But I’m still an Alpha.

I’ve been irresponsible, and it’s time for me to focus on my pack.

Abby’s eyes soften as she looks up at me finally. “You know, I’ve always

admired your dedication to your pack. I hope you know that.”

Her words make my stomach feel lighter. “Thanks, Abby. That means a lot.”

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There’s a charged silence between us. For a moment, I want to kiss her. But

then the night of the party flashes through my mind, and I know I can’t. I can’t be

rejected again, not now.

“But I promise I’ll visit, Abby,” I find myself saying. “And… you’re always

welcome to come to my home, too. I meant what I said about you always having

a place there.”

She smiles, a genuine but hesitant expression. “I wouldn’t want to impose. You

have enough on your plate.”

I chuckle. “Imposing? Abby, you’d never be an imposition. My home will always

be open to you. It was our home once, too.”

“Well, then… maybe I’ll take you up on that offer sometime,” she says, her eyes

twinkling as she gazes up at me. “Who knows? Maybe I’ll surprise you with

another visit soon.”

The tension in the air eases, replaced by an unspoken understanding between

us. My wolf is restless, sensing the finality in our conversation, yet I know this is

the right decision. I can’t ignore my responsibilities any longer; it’s time to be the

Alpha I’m supposed to be, even if it means leaving Abby behind, at least for

now.

Our eyes meet, and in that moment, a myriad of emotions pass between us—

regret, gratitude, maybe even a sliver of hope. With a final nod, I take a step

back, putting a bit of distance between us.

“So, I’ll see you tomorrow,” I say, shooting her a smile. I point at the index cards

on her desk and wink. “Keep practicing.”

Abby blushes and begins shuffling the cards together into a small pile. “I will.

And don’t be late tomorrow, alright? Just because you’re leaving us doesn’t

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mean you’re off the hook for your next shift.”

I nod, a smirk tugging at the corners of my lips. “Wouldn’t dream of it, boss.”