Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 54

I throw open the door to my office, letting it slam against the wall, and pace in front of my desk as everyone else files into the room. My rage is flowing off of me but I don’t care.

"Conference table," I snarl, pointing to the back of the room. James and Delilah quietly go to the table and take a seat. James looks at the table with his neck exposed to me.

Delilah just looks terrified. I don't think I have ever seen her eyes so dark blue.

A moment later, Musu pokes her head in through the open door. Her eyes widen when she senses the anger.

"Alpha, you sent for me?" she asks innocently.

"Sit!" I growl at her, still pacing. She scurries over to the table and joins James and Delilah.

Saint is raging in my head, not because of a random portal opening in the packhouse, but because of the intruder who looked like Kas being attacked by a woman who looked like Lenora.

"Saint, knock it off”

"We have to go after her! We have to help her!" he howls desperately.

"And how the fuck are we supposed to do that? You know where she went? You know how to get there? Do you know what she's doing once she gets there? Because if you do, you and I have to have some really serious conversations about withholding information from me,” I seethe at him.

"Bronx, I don't know how to tell you any other way. You are a Guardian. Yeah, you need to protect our mate, but there are other goddesses who need US, too. I don't know where the Hell she went but we have to find her.”

‘You're impossible, Saint. I’m not even going to pretend to agree with you because I don't understand...at all. Kas is our mate and our priority. All this other insanity is not our business. Well, it wasn't until it started happening inside my packhouse.”

Saint groans and continues pacing restlessly, but doesn't argue with me again.

I know I need to calm down before I speak to the people sitting at my conference table. Anything that comes out of my mouth right now will be fueled by an anger that shouldn't be directed at them.

Reggie appears in the doorway, “Alpha, Milo's on his way. He should be here in ten minutes. It was Tessa, without the wig and contacts. Don't worry, we caught her."

"Good. Sit," I point to the table. The news feeds me a sense of satisfaction, but it does nothing for my temper. I take a breath and go stand at the head of the table, gripping the back of the chair tightly. I'm not sure how long it has been, but my patience is dissolving as I wait for Milo.

and Tessa get here...What the fuck just happened out there? How did that imposter of my mate breach our

packhouse?" No one answers me, making me even more angry. I slam

James holds

I snarl,

cry but she keeps speaking, "Anyone who could have magic strong enough to

Is that what you're saying?” I ask, putting my hands on

white would indicate it is not a natural ability

what Musu’s research has shown for the past

‘Yes, Alpha."

the ceiling, trying to

We need her and Delilah to boost those wards. That is, if you're able to Delilah, with everything considered,”

grateful to be excused from the room. He stands up and walks out. Delilah

will do my best and I-I'm sorry I hit you with that spell. I aimed it at that intruder. I-I was trying to stop her from

If anyone can handle it, it's me. I appreciate your dedication to Blood River and loyalty to Kas and to me," Her eyes are still deep navy blue,

magic in the packhouse. It was an emergency, and you did what you had to

leads her from the office. I look at my watch.

in the conference room. Including Persephone or

"Alpha, is everything alright?"

but don't tell them that. Just stall until I

‘Yes, Alpha."

a ruckus in the hallway. Reggie and Musu both stand up. Reggie touches her forearm and shakes his

doorway, dragging Tessa by her armpits.

and her eyes are pitch black. Milo and the guard ignore her and keep a firm hold of her armpits as she struggles against them. She can't shift with the handcuffs on. I'm surprised she's strong enough to let her wolf come forward at

Milo and the guard, glaring at the woman. I feel my eyes turn black as

her, and Milo shoves her forward. I grab her by the collar and pull her toward me. I feel my breath getting heavy and I notice a

dungeon as soon as you walked through my packhouse doors earlier this week is because I promised my mate I wouldn’t. Give me one reason I shouldn't snap your neck right now

black of her wolf's eyes recede, and they are crisp green again. I have to stop myself from thinking I am

looks at me like she’s known me for an eternity. Maybe she has. Mixed in with her fear, I feel a sense of duty and responsibility. I feel the soul of a warrior, a soldier reaching out, not wanting to accept her fate. It's like she feels as if

here to protect you and lokaste. I swear,” she panics and stumbles over her words, "Mother lit the harbinger lamp purple.