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.

hear she was

weirder than that, Kas says she can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her

try to press her for more details,

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

but Reggie goes to do research on famous

into creatures who

side, 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.

not? They would have to drag me out of that

to check on Kas, things finally settle down and she can close

relax

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

her in the hospital

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

is always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble

something in that bag of tricks.We will be there

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

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

for each other so much; it is

is nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice

also happens to be a powerful witch and talented

Kas insists her abilities are not magic, we have found that magic has helped when

for training in the first place.She and Delilah still

when Kas is in need has

light knock at

it would upset her if I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush her

on the other side with tears

looking a bit anxious, holding what looks like an old timey doctor's

potions in

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

she alright? Can I please see

hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is

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

ocean blue in the blink of her eye as her mood

at the back of the

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

glad she’s here.Kas will be happy to see her," I reassure him. I

was like when she first came

giving each other

tears of joy in

the bed with Kas,

little she

listens intently before waving for James and me to come

solution of herbs," she uses my full name and title to help invoke her magic once I give

it will help, then by all means, Delilah, please go ahead," I nod

I finish speaking, the