Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 178- 86

Chapter 86

Bronx's POV

When I get back to pack house, there is a distinct negative energy in the air that feels like Kas. If I didn't know better, it's almost like she lost her temper or something and it seems to influence everyone. Even Ashley seems grumpy.

"Ashley, is Kas back? Have you seen her?" I ask when I see her walk by.

"She's in her office. Why?" Ashley snaps at me.

Okay. That's weird. Ashley has never once in the twenty-five years I've known her, come close to raising her voice at me. Even when my mental health was at its worst and I almost killed Reggie. She was nothing but forgiving and worried about me. Maybe it's pregnancy hormones?

"Ashley, watch yourself,” I step in front of her, blocking her path, 'What's gotten into you?"

She looks at me like she is just realizing I'm there. Her face turns bright red with embarrassment, "Oh Alpha, I'm so sorry. What was I thinking? I didn't mean-,”

"It's all right, Ashley. Where's Kas?" I ask again.

"In her office with the rest of her team and the Manae leaders," she says more calmly.

"Thank you. Is this too stressful for you? Covering for Carly? I can find someone else."

"Oh, no, Sir. I'm fine. Seriously. It's just for today. I'm happy to help," she says, nodding and backing away.

"Alright. But you tell me if you need a break, okay?" I look at her more carefully.

"Yes, Alpha!" she calls out as she turns and hurries away.

"Marco, James, where you guys at?" I mind link Kas's guards.

"In the Luna’s office, sir. You should probably get up here. Things are getting a little tense," Marco links back, "and uh, kinda weird."

‘That sounds like a bad combo," Saint puts in his two cents, "What are you waiting for, dummy?"

I run up the steps two at a time until I get to the fourth floor landing. The guards assigned to monitor me stay on my heels as the best they can.

When I get to the stairs to the fifth floor, two guards stand at attention, blocking the way.

"Alpha, are they expecting you?" the guard asks defensively.

glare at him. Has everyone lost their minds today? Did he just ask me if I

Sir,” he says again,

snarl. I don't have time for this shit. I glare as the

a pack member like that? Something is definitely off. The negative energy filling the pack house is already affecting me. I can’t imagine what it is doing to everyone else. Kas must have really

a cautious look. I jog down the hallway until I see Tyree and another guard are in front

Hell is going on? What's with the

in the botanical gardens today. Marco and I thought Lex was going to

I feel the blood drain from my face. Why didn’t

is Valor. I don't mean any disrespect to any of the Goddesses but that wolf… she's one crazy bitch,” he clarifies and shakes his head, "It was a

derogatory about anyone. He is always jovial and

them are in there now?" I point to the

and Marco, James, Musu, and Delilah,” he has a scowl on his face as he looks toward the

it feel like everyone is trying to slow US down from getting to our mate?" Saint asks. it does feel like that, doesn't it?” I agree with

from here, Tyree,” I give

open it without

Tessa sobbing and rocking herself in her chair. Next to her is Katherine, with body posture as tight as a guitar string. Amari and Persephone are avoiding eye contact with everyone. Across the table, Marco and James are assessing the situation as calmly as possible. Then I see Musu and Delilah also trying not to make eye contact with anyone. The air is so thick with tension

when they see me except for Tessa, who can't stop crying. They all look at me as if

what is going on in

head of the table, sipping a glass of wine. I swear when I blink my eye, the transparent outline of a man leans over and whispers in her ear. I make eye contact with the form, even though there are no eyes to speak of. I get a sense that it is smiling before it disappears instantly. The outline seemed familiar but I

did you see

shadow of some guy mackin'’

a shadow of a guy, right? Did it look

like it was talking to her. Maybe he

first walked in, but my brain didn’t process it. Kas is drinking wine.

next to her. Anger is rolling off of her in crushing waves. She looks calm except for a slight

are the darkest blue I have ever seen. Almost black. She has her hand clutched against her chest. She slowly lifts it to her face, trying not to draw attention to herself, and makes a small motion as if she were drinking from an invisible glass, then clutches her chest again. Her eyes open

get the can of soda away

okay?" I speak softly as I look back

Sweetheart, you're home!" Kas smiles sweetly, finally acknowledging

about? How did it go at the botanical gardens?" I ask, careful not to touch

the rest of my life, but it's cool. That won't happen now. She's going to stay with US for a few while and work with a therapist instead. I offered it

who is staring at me

cruel little chuckle, "And look at her, I don’t see how she could possibly say no. Oh, and she is going to help the trainers with some new programs for the warriors and guards. Isn't

Saint whimpers. He almost sounds like he is in a

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