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

remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and a

to press her for

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

much to go on but Reggie goes to do research on famous enchanted

look into creatures who

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

Of course I agree.

have to drag me out of that

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

relax gives

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

back, James.We’re keeping her in the hospital wing

see her.Can she come now or should I have

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

in that bag

mate and Kas’s business partner at the

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

so much; it is almost like

one wouldn’t sacrifice for the

a powerful witch and talented

are not magic, we have found that magic

the first place.She and Delilah still go

Kas is in need

is a light knock at the

I told her Delilah had come,

with tears in

a bit anxious, holding what looks like

keeps potions

is not allowed to perform most

is she alright? Can I please see

dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some cake

Delilah.She’s sleeping, but I know she will be

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

stands at the back of the

making a wedding cake

James.I am glad she’s here.Kas will be happy to see her," I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say

was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I

Delilah are giving each other a

have tears of joy

the bed with Kas,

tells her the little she can remember about

James and me to come

help invoke her magic once

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

finish speaking, the energy in