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.

to hear she was missing for

can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and

press her for more details, but

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

famous enchanted goblets to see if

to look into creatures who

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

Of course I agree.

could I not? They would have to

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

to relax gives

a mind link from James, "Alpha.Sorry for the

her in the hospital wing for the night for

come now or should I have her wait until the

is always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble getting Kas

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

is James’s mate and Kas’s business partner

when he and Marco were guarding Kas during an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and

for each other so much; it is almost

nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice for the

be a powerful witch and talented

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

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

Kas is in need has been invaluable on more than

a light knock at

want to let her sleep, but I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had come, but

the other side with tears in her big blue

a bit anxious, holding

keeps potions

agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions

Can I

woman asks.Her spindly fingers wipe tears away from her dark blue eyes.Her light brown hair is in a ponytail and it looks like there is

on the safe side, Delilah.She’s sleeping, but I know she will be happy to see you.Come on in," I whisper and smile gratefully at

from dark blue to bright ocean blue in the blink of her eye

in and stands at the back of

couldn’t keep her 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

was like when she first came

are giving each other a big

both have tears of joy in

sits on the bed with Kas, chatting excitedly while

little she

waving for James and me to

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 her permission, "There isn’t much to it really...some custard apple, gentian, and dandelion root.Just some basic

you think it will help, then by all means, Delilah, please

finish speaking, the energy in