Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 220

“John, finally!” I call out, stepping through the turnstile. “Are you ready? I’m about to hop on the subway, on my way to your place. I’ll be there in ten minutes, max.”

“Abby,” he croaks, and instantly, I know something’s not right. I freeze in my tracks. The life and vibrancy in his voice are gone, replaced by something that sounds a lot like misery.

“John? You sound awful. Are you okay?”

He coughs. “I... I was up all night, throwing up. I feel terrible, Abby.” His voice sounds like a poker being raked over hot coals.

Instantly, the scolding mom in me surfaces. “Oh my God, John, did you drink too much last night? We talked about this—today is important! I told you we could only have a couple drinks each, no more!”

“No, no, you don’t get it,” he interrupts, his voice shaky. “I only had one drink, nothing more. I swear, Abby. It’s not that.”

“What is it, then?” I asked, my heart practically pounding out of my chest.

He sighed. “I think it’s food poisoning or something. Look, I’m really, really sick, Abby. I might even have to go to the hospital if this doesn’t let up.”

My blood runs cold, my hand tightening around my phone until my knuckles go white. “Hospital? Are you sure?”

“Of course, I’m sure. Do you think I would joke about something like this? Especially today?”

The despair in his voice cuts through me, and instantly, I feel a little bad for scolding him. He coughs again and clears his throat, and I can practically hear him wince from the pain.