Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 437

Abby

The training session with Karl leaves me feeling both exhilarated and exhausted. We’ve both worked up a good sweat by the time we’re finished, and as we stand there wiping our foreheads with our towels, I can’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

It’s been a long time since I’ve pushed myself to train like this, and I’m determined to get better. And hell, maybe I’m not quite as weak as I thought I was.

“Thanks for this, Karl,” I say, my voice a little breathless. “I really appreciate your help.”

Karl smirks, his chest rising and falling with his own exertion. “You’ve still got a long way to go, Abby,” he replies. “But you’re making progress.”

I nod, taking a deep breath. “Yeah, well, I might be here for a while anyway, as long as this restaurant case is still open. Officer Martinez told me it’s probably best if I stay out of the city for the time being.”

Karl’s expression changes, and for a moment, I can’t quite read it. But then he seems almost… pleased, his eyes softening. “Well, you know you’re always welcome here,” he says. “And besides… I like having you around. But I guess you already knew that.”

I blush at his words and quickly look away. “I don’t mind staying here either,” I admit. “But it’s just not fair that my poor restaurant staff is suffering because of this whole thing. I wish there was something I could do to make it up to them, you know?”

Karl furrows his brow, deep in thought. He seems to be mulling something over, and I can’t help but wonder what exactly is going on inside his head. After a moment, though, he finally speaks.

“You know, Abby,” he says slowly, “there might be something you can do to help your staff.”