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.

I-I just hope she’s not reckless enough to stand outside the hornets’ nest, Katherine," he gives a

will turn up, don’t worry," I reassure him with empty words before we say our goodbyes and hang up.I don't know if she will be alright or not, but I’m not going to tell him that.I

there soon," Amari’s sweet voice rings through the

time

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

wear shoes, but at least Amari convinced her to try the clothes on for size and she

the couple of weeks she has been home, she has spent most of her time in wolf form, but when she is in human form, she stays with Amari during

still feel her pain from the loss of losing her mate.I give

States in two weeks to meet with Blood River.I spoke to Alexandros, he is going to meet us

"I am going too?"

would need to be

scornful look, "So we need to

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

both agree, but I get the sense that Cora feels guilty about something.I make a mental note to ask

Bronx's POV

a call on

the intercom, "It is the woman from

it," I furrow my brow,

"Yes, sir.Edna Kirby."

are victims of domestic violence.I had told the head of

afternoon was

a pleasure

best to sound

one of

you for taking my call.I hope all is well," her voice is warm and friendly, "I know you are a busy man, so I

other day, I took in a new case.She looked very familiar, but I

unsure of

clipping from the day of the ribbon cutting and realized I knew exactly how I knew her.She is the spitting image of your sister, Lenora," the woman claims

blood drain from my face a little, "I’m sorry,