Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 433

Abby

Surprisingly, despite the turmoil of the evening, I find myself falling asleep almost as soon as my head hits the pillow.

However, it’s short-lived. Or at least, that’s how it feels; it hardly feels as though I’ve been asleep for more than five minutes when I’m suddenly awoken by the sound of my phone ringing loudly on the bedside table.

I groan, cracking my eyes open against the morning sunlight that’s shining through the window. The entire room is bathed in the warm amber glow of the sun, but I wish it wasn’t. I could have slept for longer.

With a sigh, I fumble on the bedside table for my phone and slide to answer it without even looking at the caller ID.

“Hello?”

“Abby, it’s Officer Martinez,” a familiar voice says on the other end. “I’m sorry it’s early. I hope I didn’t wake you.”

I sit up in bed, instantly alert. The events of last night begin to flood back in: the arrangement with Karl, the bet, the announcement, but even more importantly, the information I gathered in the hallway… And the recording I sent to Officer Martinez.

“Officer Martinez,” I say, my voice still rough from sleep, “I’m so glad you called. I take it you got my—”

“Yes,” she interrupts, her voice carrying a sense of urgency. “I’ve seen the recording you sent me last night. You did well by recording that conversation. We’re adding it to the case.”

Relief washes over me at her words. “And the children?” I ask, my heart pounding. “Will they be safe?”

Officer Martinez sighs. “I’m not entirely sure which children the couple was referring to,” she says. “But we’re doing our best. Unfortunately that’s all I can say right now.”

Her words, while a slight comfort, make my stomach sink a little. “Is there anything I can do to help?” I ask.

“I wish there were,” Officer Martinez says. “But as it turns out, the Alpha who may have poisoned the Alpha party lawyered up almost immediately, and so did his Beta, Alexander Black. This could be a long and complicated case.”

I frown, my worry returning. My poor restaurant is still hanging in the balance, at risk of closure due to the incident. But if it turns out that this Alpha did intentionally frame me and poison the food, then what about me? What about my restaurant?

“My restaurant is still under investigation by the health department,” I press. “It could close down unless we do something. I hate to ask, but can you help me at all?”

There’s a pause on the other end before Officer Martinez speaks again. “I’ve already spoken to the health department,” she says. “The investigation has been halted so that we can do our own investigation. Unfortunately, that’s all I can do. I hope that’s enough.”

I let out a soft sigh of relief. “That’s more than enough, Officer,” I say quietly. “Thank you.”

Officer Martinez pauses, but then her tone turns even more serious. “Abby,” she says, lowering her voice, “I want you to be careful. Any public knowledge of your tips to the police could put you in danger, especially if those who framed you are already aware of your involvement.”

I nod, even though I know Officer Martinez can’t see me. “I’ll be cautious,” I say. “I promise.”