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.

the fuck just happened out there? How

making me even more angry. I slam my

holds her hand

is it Delilah?” I

she looks like she is going to cry but she keeps

a dark witch? Is that what you're saying?” I

it is not a natural ability for her. She had to gain it

has shown for the past year now.

‘Yes, Alpha."

and look at the ceiling, trying to think. There aren't any answers up

to her appointment, then bring Lady Camille here. We need her and Delilah to boost those wards. That is, if you're able to Delilah, with everything considered,” I allude to her

room. He stands up and walks out. Delilah

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 escaping,” she sounds like

Delilah. You did the right thing. I know it goes against your morals to attack someone. If anyone can handle it, it's me. I appreciate your dedication to Blood River and loyalty to Kas and

trouble for using magic in the packhouse. It was

and turns to leave. James gives me a silent nod of thanks and leads her from the office. I look at my watch. Twenty minutes until we are supposed to be in the conference room. I mind link

room. Including Persephone or Cora or

"Alpha, is everything alright?"

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

‘Yes, Alpha."

Reggie and Musu both stand up. Reggie touches her forearm and shakes his head slightly, motioning for

and one of the senior guards appear in the doorway, dragging Tessa by her armpits. She is wearing silver handcuffs. Her black ponytail is askew and her green

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

go,” I sneer at Milo and the guard, glaring at the woman. I feel my eyes turn black as Saint directs his anger

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 purple aura

the 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 and tell her you took off in the middle of the night,

green again. I have to stop myself from thinking

from her, but something else too. As I look into her eyes, I can tell she is much older than her physical appearance. She has lived lifetimes through the same eyes. She 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.

and stumbles over her words, "Mother lit the harbinger lamp purple. I was trying to stop her. 1-1 wouldn't lie to you. I promise. Please.