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.

is shocked to hear she was missing for

a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink out of an old

to press her for more

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

on famous enchanted goblets to see if he can

to look into creatures

the doctor and I convince Kas to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under the condition

Of course I agree.

I not? They would have to drag me out of that

people coming in and out to check on

her finally be able to relax gives me

from James, "Alpha.Sorry for the

keeping her in the hospital wing for the night

Delilah wants to come see her.Can she come now

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

she has something in

James’s mate and Kas’s business partner at

were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a

other so much; it is almost like they are

wouldn’t sacrifice

be a

we have found that magic

was the reason she went to the Coven for training in the first place.She and Delilah still go every six months to visit

when Kas is in need has been invaluable on more than one

a light knock at the

to let her sleep, but I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush her bangs out of her face and kiss

side with

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

keeps potions

to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if

she alright? Can

hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some cake batter on

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

to bright ocean blue in the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the bag from James and quietly

in and stands at the back

of making a wedding cake and everything," James

reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about

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

Delilah are giving each other

have tears of joy in their

Kas, chatting

she can remember about her

intently before waving for James and me

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

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

finish speaking, the energy in the