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 missing for

for a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having

I try to press her for more details, but she doesn’t

my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal

on famous enchanted goblets to see if he can find any pictures Kas

to look into creatures who have

the safe side, the doctor and I convince Kas to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under the condition that I’m allowed

Of course I agree.

I not? They would have to

in and out to check on Kas, things finally settle down and

be able to relax gives me

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

James.We’re keeping her in the hospital

her.Can she come now or

is always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble getting Kas to eat.Maybe she has something that can

"I am sure she has something in that bag

Kas’s business partner at the

her when he and Marco were guarding Kas during an

much; it is almost like they

wouldn’t sacrifice for the

to be a powerful witch and talented potion

have found that magic has helped when things go haywire

to the Coven for training in the first place.She and Delilah still go every

in need has been invaluable on more than

light knock at

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

the other side with tears in her

anxious, holding what looks

potions

not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if the need should

Can I

wipe tears away from her dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in a

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 smile gratefully at

blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the bag from James and quietly pads across

and stands at the back of the room with

keep her away.She was in the middle of making a wedding cake

him. I

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

of joy in

bed with Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens her

the little she

James and me

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

by all means, Delilah, please go ahead," I nod in

speaking, the energy