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.

is shocked to hear she was missing for four

a woman with red

for more details, but

her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t remember the woman

research on famous enchanted goblets to

look into creatures who have

the 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.

would have to drag me out of that

of people coming in and out to check on

finally be able to relax

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

keeping her in the hospital

her.Can she come now or should I have her

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

has something in that bag of

and Kas’s business partner at

her when he and Marco were guarding Kas during an extended

much; it is almost like they are

is nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice

happens to be a powerful witch and

we have found that magic has helped when things go

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

is in need has been invaluable on more than one

a light

I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had

on the other side with tears in her big blue

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

keeps potions

agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic

alright? Can I please see

light brown hair is in a

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

her eye as her mood brightens.She takes

the back

away.She was in the middle of making a wedding cake and everything," James

happy to see her," I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about her weight loss and

came to Blood River as well.I look over

Delilah are giving each other

both have tears of joy in

the bed with Kas, chatting excitedly

she can remember about

intently before waving for James and me to come

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,

I finish speaking, the