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

a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink

for more details, but she doesn’t

like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t

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

to look into creatures who have

the hospital overnight for

Of course I agree.

They would have to

in and out to check on

be able to relax gives me a sense of

link from James, "Alpha.Sorry

her in the hospital wing for

to come see her.Can she come now or should I have her

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

something in

and Kas’s business partner at the

during an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and

much; it is almost like

is nothing one wouldn’t

happens to be a powerful witch and

her abilities are not magic, we have found that

the first place.She and Delilah still

Delilah available when Kas is in need has been invaluable on more than

a light knock

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

the other side with tears in her big

behind her, looking a bit anxious,

keeps potions in

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

she alright? Can I please

dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in

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

from dark blue to bright ocean blue in the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes

at the back of the room with

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

it's okay, James.I am glad she’s here.Kas will be happy to see her," I reassure him.

at Kas with concern.He remembers what it was like when she first came to Blood River

and Delilah are giving each other a big

of joy

Kas, chatting excitedly while she

the little she can

and me to come to Kas’s bed

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 magic once I give her permission, "There isn’t much to it really...some custard apple, gentian, and dandelion root.Just

then by all means,

I finish speaking, the energy in