Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 37

Once Kas calms down a little, Tyree gets me a towel to clean myself up, then moves to the corner of the room to keep an eye on things between Kas and I.

I explain more about my conversation with Randall and what I need Kas to take care of at Silver Moon.

“Kas, Randall will meet you there,. You won't be there by yourself,” I promise her. “You are going to be their Luna. When Randall announces it. they will show you respect. The pack members that don't want to accept that can leave. It's their option. And honestly, good because I don't really want any of them here, but the Council is forcing my hand. I've already made it clear to Randall that there are no second chances once they're here.”

Kas has a permanent little frown through the entire conversation. I know she isn't happy about the idea, but she hasn't made any comments or asked any questions either. She's just intently listening.

“How long do I need to be there?” she finally asks.

“You will need to leave tomorrow and be there for a full week. There is going to be a ton of meetings. paperwork, and you will need to do tours of their various buildings and the grounds to make assessments. If there is anything valuable, we can sell it. Use the liquid capital to fund building and fixing up houses for the additional pack members here,” I explain while she nods slowly at me.

“Will Randall be there all week?" I still can’t read her expression and there is no tone to her voice to guide me.

“Yes, the entire time.”

“I'm not staying in the Alpha’s apartment.”

“Okay. I will send orders for a Suite to be prepped for you.”

come. If James won't come, then Tyree. They can bring their mates,” Kas crosses

her best to not be scared, but it still doesn't show on her face. She’s so good at masking her emotions. If you don't know her the way I do, you wouldn't be able to pick up on it. Most of the time, I can't even feel her emotions through our mate bond. Not unless she lets me. She spent her entire childhood hiding, making herself as invisible as possible. Showing emotions drew attention, attention was dangerous. and she has gnarly scars covering her back, arms, and legs

we send you regardless of James being there or not. You

“Absolutely, Alpha.”

settled. At least Marco and Tyree will go. We will see what

lips together tightly and nods, avoiding eye contact with

I think we're okay now. Can I have

salutes then leaves the room,

that brain of yours, Baby? You're blocking our connection but

a little line. and a wave of frustration comes

just wish you would have told me sooner. Give me a chance to prepare,” she sighs with a little whine

if you need help packing. Lenora can help.

Goddess, you're such an idiot,” Saint chimes

I would have made an appointment with the therapist or something,” the tears

are the tears that come from a deep. dark place. The place I wish didn’t have to exist in her. They are not just wiped away like a little kid who scrapes their knee. These are the

bed to hold her, but quickly realize my entire body is still wrecked. so I hold my arms out to her instead. I watch as she Sits in the chair, arms crossed, with tears pouring down her face. Her nose is turning pink as she

away,” I request softly, “ We're gonna get through all this. We just need to hang in there. I

me sooner, Bronx?” she asks with a sob as she stands up

the night we had pizza in the apartment. but things got kinda heavy and I didn’t want to add on to it. And things have been kinda. well, weird since then. I