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 outside the hornets’ nest, Katherine,"

and hang up.I don't know if she will be alright or not, but I’m not going to tell

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

gives me time to

finally get to the office, I see Cora has let someone care for her dreadlocks and finally

won’t wear shoes, but at least Amari convinced her

her time in wolf form, but when she is in human form, she

she sleeps in my apartment.I can still feel her pain from the loss of losing her mate.I give her energy to help her composure while

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

"I am going too?"

would

look, "So we need to go to her.Don’t worry, Blood River has a large territory.You will have plenty of free

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 than to greet

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

Bronx's POV

call

is the woman from the boarding house you funded

my brow, "What is her name again?

"Yes, sir.Edna Kirby."

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

call on a Tuesday afternoon was unexpected, so I

It’s a pleasure to hear

my best

one of my strong

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

very familiar, but I couldn’t remember where I had seen her

unsure of where the conversation is

newspaper clipping from the day of the ribbon cutting and realized I knew exactly how I knew her.She is the spitting image of

little, "I’m sorry, ma’am.Are you