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

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

and I try to press her for more

a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old

to do research on famous enchanted

Milo to look into creatures who have red

Kas to stay in the hospital overnight

Of course I agree.

They would have

out to check on

relax gives me a sense

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

in the hospital wing

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

always welcome.Have her come now.We are having trouble getting Kas to eat.Maybe she has something

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

Kas’s

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

for each other so much; it is almost

one wouldn’t

a powerful witch

magic, we have found

for training in the first place.She and Delilah still go every six months to

Delilah available when Kas is in need has been invaluable on more than

light knock at

her Delilah had come, but I didn’t wake her.I brush her bangs out

is on the other side with

her, looking a bit anxious,

keeps potions in

an agreement that she is not allowed to perform most magic on

alright? Can I please see

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

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

blue in the blink of her eye as her

comes in and stands at the

was in the middle of making a wedding cake and everything," James apologizes

see her," I reassure him.

with concern.He remembers what it was like when she first came to Blood River as well.I look over when

are giving each

both have tears of joy

with Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens

tells her the little she can remember

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

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 with her

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

I finish speaking, the energy