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.

Iokaste, I-I just hope she’s not reckless enough to stand

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 mind link Amari and Cora

out in the greenhouse.We will be there

me time

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

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

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

pain from the loss of losing her mate.I give her energy

River.I spoke to Alexandros, he is going to

"I am going too?"

looks confused as to why she would need to be at a

our opportunity to summon Iokaste here," I give Amari a scornful look, "So we need to go 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

I get the sense that Cora feels guilty

Bronx's POV

call on line three

intercom, "It is the woman from the boarding house you funded

brow, "What is her name again?

"Yes, sir.Edna Kirby."

boarding house built for a foundation that houses women who are victims of domestic violence.I had told the

her call on a Tuesday afternoon was unexpected, so I

pleasure

my best

not one of

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

other day, I took in a new case.She looked very familiar, but I couldn’t remember where I had

of where the

newspaper 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,

little, "I’m sorry, ma’am.Are you saying my sister requested asylum in your boarding