Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 68

"Amari, what the fuck are you talking about? Kas is a werewolf.She may be a goddess, but she is not a hybrid, and she's definitely not a vampire,"

Bronx snarls at my sister.I feel his body tense up as he holds me a little closer, showing his protective nature over me.I watch as Amari takes a step away from Bronx.I sense her fear skyrocket at his reaction to her statement.

"I'm sorry to interrupt,"

I put my hand flat on his chest to stop Bronx before he says something we will all regret and address my sister, "Amari, I don’t know what an energy vampire is and right now, I feel like I should care, but I don’t give a shit what kind of vampire you think I am.

This conversation needs to happen after I’ve had time to rest.

Because I’m not making it through any discussions about anything without falling asleep in the middle."

Even trying to speak those few sentences takes everything I have in me.

"Yes, I think that’s probably for the best,"

Amari says with a quick nod, "It will give me time to discuss my thoughts on this with Katherine.Bronx, please let me know when Kas is feeling better so we can meet.We will be in our suites if you need us in the meantime."

I watch as she leaves the bathroom, closing the door behind her.Bronx takes a deep breath once she is gone.I feel his demeanor relax slightly.

"They're staying here in the packhouse?" I ask sleepily.

"Yeah, but that's not your concern right now.Let me get you to bed, Baby.I don’t want you to worry about anything Amari just said or where your sisters are staying or anything like that.I just want you to focus on resting, okay?"

He nuzzles the spot where my forehead meets my hairline, breathing in my scent, "When you're feeling up to it, then we can figure out what she’s talking about."

"That sounds good to me," I think I say out loud.

But maybe it was in my head? I don’t know.I’m too exhausted to tell the difference right now.

Bronx will understand.I let myself drift off to sleep.

In the darkness of sleep, I hear a woman’s voice calling to me.

sounds just

inviting, like she is glad she found me.I call out into the darkness to see if I can find the

hallway of Leticia’s apartment building.I go to her door and put my hand

"Leticia, a-are you here?"

behind me.I feel much more comfortable

the apartment remembers who I am now and wants me

trying to show off.I feel the magic practically holding this place together surrounding me.I hear some shuffling of dishes coming from the kitchen.I walk

hair,

stepstool, reaching for plates in the

be ready in

no doubt now,

was the one calling me in through the dark.I move next to her

rose sauce

another pan with some sort of white

smells delicious, Leticia," I

taste from the spoon.It’s just as good

I learned from the master," she steps down from the stool

it I’m here because

to bring you here without creating a portal

sounds so proud

Leticia.Good job.I appreciate

the fish and vegetables she has added to the plate, "So, uh, why exactly am I here? Not that it's

when I found you while you were meditating, our sisters have been holding back a lot of information from you.I wanted to bring you here, so we can talk uninterrupted.Without their influence.I have known them long enough to know they will try to manipulate you, Iokaste," she sounds very matter of fact, as if she has been planning out

my sister.There’s

from me and gives me a curious look, "If you insist, but you know if

aware," I confirm

a water pitcher from the counter and two glasses before following her to

hand in front of her glass, turning

she smiles while taking a

no thank you.I don’t really drink

had to step in and catch you up on

searching for answers for