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.

she

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

and I try to press her for more

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

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

ask Milo to look into creatures who have

safe side, the doctor 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

out to check on

to relax gives me a sense of

from James,

the hospital wing for the night for

wants to come see her.Can she come now or should I have her

her come now.We are having trouble getting

she has something in that bag of tricks.We will be there

mate and Kas’s business partner at

an

each other so much; it is almost like

nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice for

happens to be a powerful witch and talented potion

not magic, we have found that magic has helped

the first place.She and Delilah still go every six months

Kas is in need has been invaluable

is a light knock at

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

with tears in her big blue

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

keeps potions in

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

is she alright? Can I please

light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is some

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

her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the

in and stands at the back

of making a wedding cake

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

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

giving

of

the bed with Kas,

her the little she

James and me

Mason, if 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

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

speaking, the energy in the