Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 27

Katherine’s POV

"They offered us accommodations at the Blood River pack house?" Lask suspiciously.

"Yes, Luna.They said they have plenty of room and would be honored to have the entire team there.If we would rather stay at a hotel, they will make those arrangements, too.We just have to let them know how many suites we need," my assistant says through the phone.

"I think the packhouse would probably be the best option," I think about Cora, who will need to come with us, being able to shift on Blood River’s extensive territory.I also selfishly think about the opportunity to get to see Iokaste in person.

"Yes, ma’am."

"Sarah, how did they know we were wolves? How did they know to offer us a place in the packhouse?"

"I didn’t think to ask, Luna, but Mister Mason’s assistant was very nice.She sent pictures of the suites we would stay in and everything." I smirk at her innocence, "Alright, please request a block of eight suites."

"Yes, Luna.Oh also, Alexandros left a message.He says his team has scoured the eastern seaboard of the United States with no luck.They are moving to the Midwest but they are pretty sure Tessa must be headed to wherever Iokaste is," her tone turns more serious as she relays the message.

"Alright, I will contact him about our upcoming trip to Blood River.Please complete the travel arrangements.Cora is coming, so we need the large jet in case she needs room to shift."

"Yes, Luna," she replies obediently before hanging up.

I pull my personal cell phone from the drawer and dia] Tessa’s number for the hundredth time since she drank from the Journeyer’s Cup.Straight to voicemail.I sigh before calling Alexandros.I can hear the exhaustion in his voice.

Not having Tessa with him is wearing on him.She has to know that.It must be difficult for her to be away from him, too.

"Have you heard from her?" he asks, trying but failing to hide the desperation in his voice.

"Sorry, Alexandros, no,"

I frown as I deliver the update.

hope she’s not reckless enough to stand outside the hornets’

know if she will be

out in the greenhouse.We will be there soon," Amari’s sweet voice rings through the mind

me time to

the office, I see Cora has let someone care for her dreadlocks and finally took a proper shower.She is

notice she still won’t wear shoes, but at least Amari convinced her to try the clothes on for size and

home, she has spent most of her time in wolf form, but when she is in human form, she stays with Amari during the days to take advantage of

can still feel her pain from the loss of losing her mate.I give her energy to help her composure while she gives me

Blood River.I spoke to Alexandros, he is going to meet us

"I am going too?"

confused as to why she would need

Iokaste here," I give Amari a scornful look, "So we need to go to her.Don’t worry, Blood River has a large territory.You will have plenty of free reign

understanding that we don’t have much of a choice.I update both of them on the quick call I had with Alexandros and that he is also going to make his way to Montana and meet us there as our head of security in Tessa’s absence.I also make sure to remind them that under no circumstances are they to interact with Iokaste other

the sense that Cora feels guilty about something.I make a mental note

Bronx's POV

is a call on line three

intercom, "It is the woman from the boarding

my brow,

"Yes, sir.Edna Kirby."

victims of domestic violence.I had told the head of

afternoon was

a pleasure to hear

best to

not one of my

taking my call.I hope all is well," her voice is warm and

very familiar, but I couldn’t remember

unsure of

ribbon cutting and realized I knew exactly how I knew her.She is the

a little, "I’m sorry, ma’am.Are