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

Kas says she can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and

her for more details, but she doesn’t

in a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her

isn’t much to go on but Reggie goes to do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if he can find any pictures

look into creatures who

the hospital overnight for observation.She

Of course I agree.

have

a couple hours of people coming in and out to check on Kas, things finally settle down and she can close

relax gives me

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

the hospital wing for the night for

come now or should

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

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

is James’s mate and Kas’s business partner at the

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

much; it is almost

nothing one wouldn’t

also happens to be a powerful witch and

abilities are not magic, we have found that magic has helped when things go haywire with

Coven for training in the first

is in need has been invaluable on more than one

light knock

Delilah had come, but I didn’t

with tears in her big blue

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

potions in

she is not allowed to perform most magic

alright? 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

to be okay.We just have her here to 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

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

stands at the back

away.She was in the middle of making a wedding

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

Kas with concern.He remembers what it was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I look over when I hear

are giving each other a big

tears of

Kas, chatting excitedly while she

she can remember about

listens intently before waving for James and me to

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 some basic

all

finish speaking, the