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 was missing

a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having

to press her for more

a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet.She doesn’t remember the woman

research on famous enchanted

into creatures who have red

the hospital overnight for observation.She agrees under

Of course I agree.

not? They would have to drag

check on Kas,

be able to relax gives me a sense of

from James, "Alpha.Sorry for the interruption.Is it

the hospital wing for

come now or should I have

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

something in that bag of tricks.We will be there

and Kas’s business

Kas during an extended stay at a witch's coven.She and Kas

care for each other so much; it is

wouldn’t sacrifice for

be a powerful

magic, we have found that magic has helped when

the Coven for training in the first place.She

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

a light knock

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

on the other side with

behind her, looking a bit anxious,

keeps potions

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

Can I

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

but I know she will be happy to see you.Come on in," I whisper and smile gratefully

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

stands at the back of

away.She was in the middle of making

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

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

Delilah are giving

both have tears of joy in their

on the bed with Kas,

her the little she can remember about her

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,

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

the