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.

shocked to hear she

that, Kas says she can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and a

to press her for more details, but she

like my sister asked her to drink out

do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if

Milo to look into creatures who have red

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

Of course I agree.

not? They would have to drag me out of

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

to relax gives me a sense

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

her in the hospital wing

come now or should I have

are having trouble getting Kas to eat.Maybe

she has something in

and Kas’s business partner

were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a

for each other so much; it is almost like

wouldn’t sacrifice

to be a powerful witch and talented

Kas insists her abilities are not magic, we have found that magic has helped when things go haywire

went to the Coven for training in the first place.She and

in need

is a light knock at the

her if I told her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush

side with tears in

anxious, holding what looks

potions

she is not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory,

Can I please

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

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

blue to bright ocean blue in the blink of her eye as her mood brightens.She takes the

and stands at the back of the

away.She was in the middle of making a wedding cake and everything," James apologizes quietly

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 say about her weight

what it was like when she first came

and Delilah are giving each other a big

of joy in

on the bed with Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens

little she can remember about her

before waving for James and me to come to Kas’s bed

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

all means, Delilah, please go

the energy in the air