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.

she was missing for

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

her for more

looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t remember the woman with red eyes

isn’t much to go on but Reggie goes to do research on famous enchanted goblets to see

into creatures who have red

to stay in the hospital overnight

Of course I agree.

not? They would have to drag me out

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

be able to relax gives me a sense

is interrupted by a mind link from James, "Alpha.Sorry for the

in the

Delilah wants to come see her.Can she come

Delilah is always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble getting Kas to

in that bag of

Kas’s

an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and Kas are also

other so much; it is almost like

one wouldn’t sacrifice

to be a powerful witch and

insists her abilities are not magic, we have found

first place.She

Kas is in need has been invaluable on

is a light

if I told her Delilah had come, but I

on the other side with tears in

is standing behind her, looking a bit anxious, holding

potions

to perform most magic on pack territory, we

Can I please

asks.Her spindly fingers wipe tears away from her dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some cake batter on the side of

the safe side, Delilah.She’s sleeping, but I know she will be happy to

eye as her mood brightens.She takes the bag

the back of the

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

reassure him.

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

giving each

of joy in their

Kas, chatting excitedly while

tells her the little she can remember about her

waving for James and me to

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 her

help, then by all

finish speaking, the