Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 11

The doctors run every test they can think of but can't find anything wrong with Kas other than the fact that she's exhausted.

They determine that she didn’t ingest known poisons.

Thank the Goddess for that.

They attribute the exhaustion to using so much energy when she almost drowned in the pool.

Based on how much weight she lost since the last time she had a checkup, the doctor doesn’t think she has had anything to eat in the four days she was missing.I try to convince her to eat or drink anything.

She appeases me by drinking a few sips of water, but pushes away any food we try to give her.She won’t even take a bite of a banana, which is her favorite.

When I found Kas two years ago, she was severely underweight from not being allowed to eat regularly.It took weeks before she could adjust to a normal diet.

Since then, she has become a ravenous eater.

Never turning down a meal, always snacking on veggies or a piece of fruit.

"Come on, Kas.Just a few bites of toast, at least.A little something in your stomach might kick start your appetite. Please," I beg her.

"1'll eat when I'm hungry, Bronx," she insists, gently pushing the plate of toast away.

"Okay, how about a protein shake, just enough to get some calories in you?" I try to offer an alternative.She just scrunches up her nose at the idea and shakes her head.

"Kas, we're worried about you.You’ve lost almost ten pounds in four days.I can’t stand to see you lose more," I stroke her cheek while I confess my concern.

"I'm fine, Bronx.If I wasn’t, I would tell you.You know that," she says with a promise.

"Give her a rabbit,"

Saint huffs, also frustrated that his mate won’t eat.

"A rabbit?"

"Yeah, that’s what Lex hunts for when she’s hungry.I can go out and find one right now and bring it to her," he offers.

"Let’s hold off on raw meat while she is in human form, buddy.But I appreciate the offer."

"Have it your way," he shrugs and goes to lie down in the back of my mind.

I can sense that he is still paying close attention to make sure Kas is alright.

Kas places her hand on top of mine and leans into my palm.

There is something more in her eyes, but I can't place it.

Something more primal, like she has somehow tapped into a more wild part of her essence.I can sense her emotions have more depth to her already ancient soul.

When I look at her, I feel like I could fall into the violet pools of her eyes and be content for the rest of my life.

shocked to hear she was missing

with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink

and I try to press her for more details, but she doesn’t

that she was in a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her

but Reggie goes to do research on famous

Milo to look into creatures

doctor and I convince Kas to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under the condition that I’m allowed to

Of course I agree.

I not? They would have to drag me out

to check on Kas, things finally settle

relax gives

mind link from James, "Alpha.Sorry for the interruption.Is it true?

she’s back, James.We’re keeping her in the

to come see her.Can she come now

welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble getting Kas to eat.Maybe she

has something in that bag of tricks.We will be

James’s mate and Kas’s business

he and Marco were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and

other so much; it is almost like they are

one wouldn’t sacrifice for

happens to be a powerful witch

we have found that magic has helped when things go haywire with

the Coven for training in the first place.She and Delilah still go every

Kas is in need has been invaluable on

light knock at

I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I

side with tears in her big blue

anxious, holding what looks like an old timey doctor's

potions in

we have an agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if the need should

alright? Can I please

asks.Her spindly fingers wipe tears away from her dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is

sleeping, but I know she will be happy to see you.Come on

the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the bag from James and quietly pads across the

in and stands at the back

couldn’t keep her away.She was in the middle of making

reassure him. I tell

with concern.He remembers what it was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I look

Delilah are giving each other a

have tears of joy in their

with Kas, chatting excitedly while she

she can remember

for James and me to come to Kas’s bed

she uses my full name and title to help invoke her magic once I give her permission, "There isn’t much to it really...some custard apple, gentian, and dandelion root.Just some basic

by all means, Delilah, please go ahead,"

finish speaking, the energy in the