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.

to hear she was missing for four

woman with red eyes

for more details, but

she was in a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink

on but Reggie goes to do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if

Milo to look into creatures

the doctor and I convince Kas to stay in the

Of course I agree.

could I not? They would have to

and out to check

able to relax gives me

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

keeping her in the hospital wing

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

come now.We are having

"I am sure she has something in that bag of tricks.We

is James’s mate and Kas’s

Marco were guarding Kas during an

other so much; it is almost like they are

nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice

happens to be a powerful witch and talented

magic, we have found that magic has helped when

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

in need has been invaluable on more

light knock

her if I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush her bangs out of her face and kiss her

is on the other side with tears in her big

her, looking a bit anxious, holding what looks

potions in

have an agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make

alright? Can I

light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks

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

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

in and stands at the back of the room

the middle of making a

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

it was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I look over when I hear Kas squeal with

are giving each other

both have tears of

with Kas, chatting excitedly

little she can

listens intently before waving for James and me to

herbs," she uses my full name and title to help invoke her

then by all means, Delilah, please go ahead," I

finish speaking, the energy in the