Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 106

“Listen, I just came to talk,” he finally says. “If you don’t want to, I understand.”

I can't look away from him; his presence is too overwhelming, too filled with a history I’ve been trying to ignore. “You came to talk? Really? Because last time we talked, you made it abundantly clear how you felt about my success.”

His eyes narrow, stung by my accusation. “I am happy for you, Abby. I wish you would believe that.”

“How can I believe it?” I retort, gripping the edge of the counter to keep my hands from shaking. “Your entire demeanor changed. You said yourself that the competition would get in the way of the party.”

Karl looks down, exhaling slowly like he’s measuring each breath, weighing each word before it leaves his mouth. “You’re right. I said some stuff last night that I shouldn’t have, because I was angry. But I am happy for you, Abby. Way more than you realize. And I’m sorry.”

My eyes meet his, searching for any sign of insincerity. All I find is a quiet regret that somehow makes me even angrier. “Sorry doesn’t just erase things, Karl. You being angry about my success tells me you’re not supportive of me, and I don’t have room for that kind of negativity in my life right now.”

He looks up, his eyes intense and unwavering. “I want to be supportive, Abby. I messed up. Let me make it right.”

“You really want to support me?” I can’t keep the skepticism out of my voice. “Or is this just another attempt to win me back? Because those are two very different things.”

He steps closer, closing the gap between us, and I involuntarily hold my breath. “I can’t lie and say I don't want you back. But above all, I care about you, Abby. That’s never changed, even when everything else did.”