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

than that, Kas says she can’t remember anything except for a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink out of an

press her for more details, but she

dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal

but Reggie goes to do research on famous enchanted goblets to see if he can find any pictures Kas

into

be on 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.

They would have to drag

in and out to check on Kas, things finally settle down and she can close her

relax gives me a

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

keeping her in the hospital wing for the

come now

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

has something in that bag

is James’s mate and Kas’s business

during an extended stay at a

care for each other so much; it is almost

nothing one wouldn’t sacrifice for

also happens to be a powerful witch and talented potion

found that magic has helped when

training in the first place.She and

available when Kas is in need has been invaluable

light

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

the other side with tears

a bit anxious, holding what looks like an

potions

to perform most magic on pack territory, we occasionally make exceptions if the need should

Can I please

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

sleeping, but I know she will be

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

and stands at the back of the room

middle of making a wedding cake and everything,"

here.Kas will be happy to see her," I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about

first came

giving

of joy

Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens

the little she can remember

James and me to come 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 things to help

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

I finish speaking, the energy