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.

gonna lie, Sweetheart, I’m still pissed but here’s what I have to say in return,” I take the note card out

notes?” he asks with a knit

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

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 from the truth. Before the fire, I was hitting my stride, feeling like I finally belonged somewhere and that I was valued here. Then it all went south and I didn’t understand why. Everyone turned on me, shunned me,

swallow hard before I continue, cause

You coerced people who care about me to treat

Alpha Graham but doesn’t

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

him a questioning

continue, Kas,” he says, giving me a nod of understanding that he

I can defend myself but enough so I can start eventually train with the pack. I’m not asking your permission here, I’m telling you. Lex is a warrior. It is not fair to her to hold her back from being who she truly is. I love her so much and what happened the other day shows how much she’s struggling too. She needs an outlet

let him take my hand. He pulls it to his face and kisses my palm before placing it on the side of his stubbly

to buy something for myself or feel like I’m being a drain on the pack. I want

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 every day for the rest of our

put my little notecard down and look

what do you

threw a lot at

all of it. I have completely underestimated you. You have done every single thing I have ever asked you 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 that I have put

stops and sighs, thinking carefully about his

you could possibly forgive me for what I have done

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

thing to be a successful business owner but if you want to