Chasing His Kickass Luna Back
Chapter 0335

Our bodies are sandwiched together, and before I can stop him, he’s grabbing my wrist and pinning it to the wall, his other hand pulling my robe open and reaching down toward my panties. His fingers graze me there, and it sends a shiver down my spine.

“You don’t need to pretend anymore,” he says huskily. “Can't we just be glad it happened?”

Biting my lip, I finally meet his gaze, and there's a flicker of something in his eyes—desire, longing, and maybe a hint of frustration.

“Stop,” I murmur, my voice pleading. But the word sounds hollow even to my own ears.

He pulls his hand away, but only a little. I'm still sandwiched between him and the wall. My wolf is urging me to pull him back, to let him take me right here in the hallway, but I know I shouldn't. "We shouldn't have done that last night,” I finally manage, swallowing.

Karl tilts his head, his expression curious. “Explain.”

I take a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. “My restaurant is taking off, and I need to focus on that,” I say. “And you... you have your responsibilities as an Alpha. We're in two different worlds, Karl."

He chuckles softly, his eyes never leaving mine. “You're right, Abby," he says, reaching up to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear. “We are in two different worlds. But that doesn't mean we can't find a way to be together.”

I'm taken aback by his words. “What are you saying?” I murmur.

Karl reaches out and gently cups my cheek, his touch tender. “I'm saying that, maybe for now, we could just be... casual,” he suggests, his eyes searching mine. “No commitments, no expectations Just... whatever feels right.” sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

I blink up at him, my mind whirling with possibilities. I never expected him to be so understanding, so willing to adapt to my circumstances. This isn't at all like the old Karl I used to know.

“You're really suggesting we just keep it casual?” I ask with a wry chuckle. “What happened to you, Karl?"

He shrugs and takes a step back, leaving a sense of coldness where his warm body just was. “If that's what you need, then yes,” he says. “I don’t mind taking things slow. And besides, after last night...” His eyes flicker up and down my body, and he licks his lips. “I think it's obvious that you've been needing a release.”

His words make me blush. I did need a release. “I think you've been needing one, too,” I say with a chuckle as I remember how feral we were together last night.

He laughs. “That's true. It's been a while.”

“So,” I say, running a hand through my hair, “you're really okay with this? Keeping it casual for now? Taking things slow?”

Karl nods. “We're both busy people, Abby,” he says. “There's no harm in it. If we crave intimacy, wouldn't you rather we share that intimacy with each other than anyone else? I know you can't handle the thought of me with someone else. And I can't imagine you with someone else, either.” His words ring true. I hated seeing him with Shana last night. It only made me realize just how shitty it was for him to see me with Adam.

"Okay," I say with a nod, meeting his gaze. “I'm okay with that. We'll keep it casual, quiet—"

“Hey,” he teases. “Nothing about last night was quiet.”

I can't help but blush. “I meant the situation, Karl,” I chide, although I find myself laughing. “No one needs to know right now but us. Fair?”

He pauses for a moment, then nods, extending his hand. “Fair.”

With a moment's hesitation, I finally take his hand and shake it, sealing the next chapter of our romance.

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