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.

hear she

with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her

press her for more details, but

asked her to drink out of an old metal

do research on famous enchanted

look into creatures who have red

the

Of course I agree.

not? They would have to

people coming in and out to check on Kas, things finally settle down

relax gives

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

James.We’re keeping her in the hospital wing for

see her.Can she come now or should I

come now.We are having

chuckles, "I am sure she has something in that bag

and Kas’s

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

other so much; it is almost like

is nothing one wouldn’t

happens to be a powerful witch

we have found that magic has

the first place.She and Delilah still go every six

available when Kas is in need has been invaluable on more

a light knock at the

Delilah had come,

on the other side with

is standing behind her, looking a bit anxious, holding what

keeps potions in

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

is she alright? Can I

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

Delilah.She’s sleeping, but I know she will be

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

at the

was in the middle of making a wedding cake

her," I reassure him. I

first came to Blood River as well.I look over when

giving each other

both have tears of joy in their

with Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens

little she can remember about

James and me to

Bronx 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

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

speaking, the energy in the air