Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 65

I doze off at some point because I hear a rustling sound. I jump up with a start to see Bronx

trying to get out of bed.

“Oh no, Buster,” I scold, “back in bed.”

“I gotta pee, Kas,” Bronx whines at me.

“Okay, well hold it for just a second,” I push the call button for the nurse.

I hear a little voice come over the intercom on the wall and ask them to send a male nurse to help. Cause Hell if I’m letting a female nurse help him. The nurse comes in quickly and helps Bronx to the bathroom. When he is back in bed and we are alone again, he reaches his hand out

to me.

“You look so beautiful right now, Kas. Please come here, Baby, let me breathe you in,” his eye looks a little glassy. I am sure the pain medicine is influencing his words, but smile at him anyway.

I crawl up on the bed but I don’t let him wrap his arms around me yet, “Before that, let me see if I can heal you more. Lean back.”

He obeys and I put my hands on him. It is much less effort to heal him this time, “There. They should be able to stop giving you pain medication now.”

“I already feel it working. Thank you, Kas,” he puts his hand on my forearm before I’m able to take my hand off his chest. I feel the familiar sparks where he touches me. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, reminding myself that he and I have a lot to discuss.

I look at him in that gorgeous Granny Smith apple green eye of his and do something I never thought I would in my life. I take control of the situation and stand up to my mate, Alpha Regent Bronx Mason.

lie, Sweetheart, I’m still pissed but here’s what I have

he asks with a knit

just hear me out. I will give you time to speak too. Don’t worry,” I say, then look down at my little

you get upset when you feel like they’re disrespectful of the Luna title but when it comes down to it, you’re the one who doesn’t treat me like a Luna. You don’t make feel like an equal partner to lead this pack. You treat me like I’m too fragile to take on responsibilities. That couldn’t be further

cause I know the next part is

have spoken to Lady Camille. You coerced people who care about me to treat me badly. You treated me badly and you knew you were doing it. You

winces at the comparison to Alpha Graham but doesn’t

to work between us and for the record, I really, really want this to work, then we are equal in all things, Bronx. You don’t get to make decisions about me without talking to me. When you have meetings related to the pack or Elder Council business, I’m involved, moving forward. I’ll help you make decisions that affect all of us because this is my pack too. I’m by your side every time as the Luna Regent of Blood River…not to mention a goddess. I’m

him a questioning

continue, Kas,” he says, giving me a nod of understanding that he deserved my words and was willing to

her back from being who she truly is. I love her so much and what

He pulls it to his face and kisses my palm before placing it on the side of his stubbly face. I feel my resolve

don’t think I forgot about your offer to help me start a bakery. I want a way to have my own income. I don’t want to have to ask your permission every time I want to buy something

that you can get behind and agree with, then I’m here, I’m in it for the long haul. You’re my guy and I don’t want that to change. I love you with every fiber of my being. I love Saint too. I want to be by your side

little notecard down and look

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over, thinking how to respond. I just threw a lot at him,

to do. You have put yourself so far out of your comfort zone. Coming here, trusting strangers when life has given you every reason not t o, going to a witches’ coven to train, learning to manage your abilities, all of it. You are smart and quick and so much stronger than anyone gives you credit for, including me. Physically and mentally. I haven’t allowed the pack to see the real you and I will be eternally regretful

sighs, thinking

how you could possibly forgive me for what I have done to you,

thought about. As your mate, as your Alpha, I will never, eve position that makes you feel inadequate or unappreciated again. I will never put you in a situation that makes you feel dependent

t o do one thing for me. I want you to finish high school. Get your diploma. I will get you a tutor for your classes. It is one thing to be a successful business owner but if you want to set an example, you need to set it for everyone. Especially the youth of our pack. That’s what leaders do. Lead by example. I am