Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 273

No matter what tomorrow brings, no matter who I meet, they won’t be Abby. They won’t be my Luna.

And as the night stretches on, I can't shake the feeling that no one ever will be. No one except for her.

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The meeting room is lined with stern faces, pack businesspeople and advisors all waiting for my direction. I’m present as one of the commerce moguls drones on about some new merger, but my mind is elsewhere.

My phone buzzes, and a glance reveals her name lighting up the screen.

Abby.

A pang hits my chest—a mixture of longing and regret—but I can’t answer. I slide the phone aside, silencing the call without a second thought. This is Alpha business; personal matters can wait. Maybe forever.

“Karl, the trade routes need to be established before the winter. We can’t delay any further,” insists Marcus, his eyes boring into me, bringing me back to the present.

“Of course,” I say, my voice steady despite how I really feel. “I’ll review the proposed paths tonight. Let’s ensure we prioritize safety and efficiency.”

The meeting drags on, discussions surrounding logistics, alliances, and pack welfare—topics that should command my full attention. Yet, through it all, a sliver of my mind lingers on the missed call, on Abby.

When the room finally empties, the silence left behind feels oppressive. Only then do I allow myself to reach for the phone, noticing the voicemail notification. My thumb hovers, hesitates, and then presses play.

“Hey, Karl, it’s Abby. I wanted to call you…” She pauses. I can feel my heart stop as I hear the sound of a ragged breath on the other end before she speaks again.

“I’ve got news, and I guess I wish you were here to hear it in person… The security tapes from the cook-off came in, and Daniel was exposed. But that’s not all… The judges, they’ve given me another chance. They want me to cater the Alpha party.”