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.

she was missing for

that, Kas says she can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink out of

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

like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t remember the woman with red

do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if he

ask Milo to look into creatures who have

convince Kas to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under the condition

Of course I agree.

I not? They would have to drag me out

out to check on Kas, things finally settle down and

her finally be able to relax gives me a sense

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

keeping her in the hospital wing

Goddess! Delilah wants to come see her.Can she come now or should I have her wait until the

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

sure she has something in that

mate and Kas’s business partner

met her when he and Marco were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and Kas are also

for each other so much;

one wouldn’t sacrifice

also happens to be a powerful witch and talented

found that magic has helped

the first place.She and Delilah still go every six months to visit and

need has

a light knock at the

but I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had come,

on the other side with tears

standing behind her, looking a bit anxious,

keeps potions in

agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic

alright? Can I please

eyes.Her light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some cake batter on the

side, Delilah.She’s sleeping, but I know she will be happy to see you.Come on in,"

in the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the bag

the

keep her away.She was in the middle of making

see her," I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about her

what it was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I

Delilah are giving each

tears of

with Kas, chatting excitedly while

tells her the little she can remember about

and me to come to Kas’s bed

Mason, if it’s alright with you, I am going to give Kas a solution of herbs," 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

all means, Delilah, please go ahead," I

finish speaking, the