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 four

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

for more details,

like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t

famous enchanted goblets to see if he can find

Milo to look into

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 to

Of course I agree.

could I not? They would have to

people coming in and out to check on Kas, things finally settle

be able to relax gives me a sense of

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

in the hospital wing for

come see her.Can she come now or should I

having trouble getting Kas

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

mate and Kas’s

he and Marco were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a witch's

care for each other so much; it

wouldn’t sacrifice for

be a powerful witch and talented potion

abilities are not magic, we have found that magic

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

is in need has been

is a light knock at the

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 her forehead

is on the other side with tears in

standing behind her, looking a bit anxious, holding what looks like an old timey

potions

allowed to perform most magic on pack

alright? Can

eyes.Her light brown hair is

but I know she will be happy 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

the middle of making a wedding cake and everything," James apologizes quietly for

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

concern.He remembers what it was like when she first came to

giving each

both have tears of joy in their

Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens

her the little she can remember

before waving for James and me to come to

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

will help, then by all means, Delilah, please go

I finish speaking, the energy in the air