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

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

her for more details,

a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t

research on famous enchanted goblets to

into creatures who have red

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

Of course I agree.

not? They would have to drag

out to check on Kas, things finally

her finally be able to relax gives me a

mind link from James,

the hospital wing

see her.Can she come now or should I

is always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble

sure she has something in that

is James’s mate and Kas’s business partner at

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

for each other so much; it is almost like

one wouldn’t sacrifice for

to be a powerful witch and talented potion

found that magic has helped when things go haywire

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

need

a light knock at

peacefully.I want to let her sleep, but I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush

on the other side with tears

her, looking a bit anxious, holding what

keeps potions in

perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if the

alright? Can I please

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

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

blue to bright ocean blue in the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes

the back of the

Alpha.I couldn’t keep her away.She was in the middle of making a wedding

it's okay, James.I am glad she’s here.Kas will be happy to see her," I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about her weight loss and her lack

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

are giving each other a big

tears of joy in their

the bed with Kas, chatting

she can remember

waving for James and me to

solution of herbs," she uses my full name and title to help invoke her magic once I give

it will help, then by all means, Delilah, please go ahead," I nod

I finish speaking, the energy in the