Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 372

Abby

“I think I just spent my life savings.”

Elsie giggles as she holds up her most recent purchase: a new pair of earrings for her mother. They’re beautiful, made of translucent crystals that catch the light of the setting sun.

We just spent the entire afternoon in town, and I didn’t realize until now just how much I needed this. Back when Karl and I lived together and I had more free time on my hands, Elsie and I would go out to town almost once a week.

But that was before everything happened. I didn’t have a job then, or really anything to do with my spare time other than ‘Luna’ things; cutting ribbons at shop openings, volunteering, promotional stuff.

Honestly, I hated it. Looking back, I’m glad that I left that life behind.

And I hope I never need to fall back into that lifestyle again.

The sun hangs low in the sky as Elsie and I begin making our way back to the mansion, our shopping bags filled with various items. I picked out a few new outfits, something to cheer myself up.

Despite the initial unease I felt about running into familiar faces, the afternoon has been enjoyable. Elsie’s presence has brought a sense of normalcy back to my visit, and I find myself smiling as we chat about the latest gossip in town.

“I don’t know if you remember Veronica Newman,” Elsie says, referring to a woman that used to be married to the local post office owner, “but she and John got divorced.”

My eyes widen. “Really? Veronica and John got divorced? But they seemed so in love,” I say.

Elsie shrugs. “Trust me, I know. But she was cheating on him the whole time from what I hear. As soon as the divorce was finalized, she ran away with a guy from another pack.”

As we walk along the quiet streets, the distant sound of laughter and conversation reaches our ears. I glance ahead and notice a couple of people approaching us.

I stop in my tracks. “Is that…” I murmur, leaning forward.

My heart skips a beat when I recognize them. It’s two women from the pack, people who I used to know from volunteering.

“Oh, shit,” Elsie mutters. “God… It’s Karen and Susan.”

Karen and Susan… They’re some of the biggest gossips in town. They’re nice enough, but it’s always been clear that they have nothing better to do than spread rumors ever since their kids grew up and left for college.

They slow down as they approach, their curious eyes narrowing as they take in my presence. It’s clear that they recognize me despite the mask. One of the women, Karen, a tall and elegant lady with a piercing gaze, steps forward.

“Abby? Is that you?” she asks, her tone a mix of surprise and suspicion.

I give a small nod, trying to keep my composure. “Yes, it’s me. How are you?”

The two women exchange glances, and then the other woman, Susan, a friendly and talkative lady, chimes in, her voice tinged with skepticism. “What are you doing back in town again? We heard about the Alpha party. It was a disaster, wasn’t it?”

“I, um…” I swallow, not sure how to respond. I don’t want to say anything that I shouldn’t, seeing as how it’ll just get spread like wildfire.

Suddenly, Elsie steps in, coming to my defense. “Abby is visiting me,” she says with a warm smile.

Karen raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms. “Oh?” she asks. “That’s interesting. I would have thought you were visiting Karl.”