Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 391

Abby

The mention of a ‘special guest’ from Karl catches me off guard, and I can’t help but shoot him a perplexed look. “A special guest?” I echo, a hint of disbelief lacing my voice. “Who is it?”

Karl chuckles softly, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Abby, it’s you. You’re the special guest.”

My brow furrows all on its own, and I decide that this conversation should take place in private. I grab Karl’s arm gently and guide him into a separate room, away from the prying ears of the staff.

Once we’re alone, I press him for answers in a hushed tone of voice. “Karl, what are you talking about? A special guest? Why would I be a special guest?”

Karl leans against a nearby table, his expression softening. “I just wanted to throw the Christmas party a bit early this year, this weekend to be exact,” he begins, his gaze locked onto mine. “I thought... I thought it would give you a chance to attend before you potentially have to return to the city.”

His words take a moment to sink in, and I’m momentarily taken aback by the thoughtfulness of his gesture. A part of me is touched, but another part immediately resists the idea.

“That’s sweet of you, Karl, but you know I can’t just show up at a party here,” I say, feeling a bit bad as I see the disappointment of my rejection momentarily crossing his features. “People will talk, and they already think I might be the Luna again, so it’s… tricky.”

Karl nods in understanding, although his eyes show a flicker of sadness.

“I thought you might say that,” he says quietly. “Look, it’s your choice, Abby. If you’d rather stay in your room and not be seen, I understand completely. But the party will be happening this weekend and the option is there if you want to take me up on it.”

I sigh, conflicted by the situation. I think about how much fun our old holiday parties used to be, the memories of laughter, warmth, and togetherness flooding back.