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

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, but

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

to do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if he can find any pictures Kas can

ask Milo to look into

in the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under the condition that I’m allowed to stay with

Of course I agree.

I not? They would have to drag

of people coming in and out to check on

to relax gives me a

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

the hospital wing

wants to come see her.Can she come now or

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

"I am sure she has something in

and Kas’s

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

care for each other so much; it is almost like they are

wouldn’t sacrifice

a powerful

insists her abilities are not magic, we have found that magic

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

need

a light knock

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

other side with

standing behind her, looking a bit anxious, holding what looks like an old timey

keeps potions in

not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if

Can I please see

tears away from her dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some

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

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

and stands at the back of the room with

making a wedding cake and

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

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

and Delilah are giving each other

both have tears of joy in

Kas,

her the little she can

before waving for James and me to come to

name and title to help invoke her magic once I give her permission, "There isn’t much

help, then by all means,

the energy in