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.

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

he says again, shrinking back a

time for this shit. I glare as the guard moves to let me

also snarls impatiently.I stop for a second. When was the last time I spoke to 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

of the steps who lets me through with a cautious look. I jog down the

is going

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

in the botanical garden?" I feel the blood drain

surface. So did Tessa's wolf. Her name is Valor. I don't mean any disrespect to any of the Goddesses but that wolf… she's one crazy

derogatory about anyone.

all of them are in there

Alpha, and Marco, James, Musu, and Delilah,” he has a scowl

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 Saint for once. No

I give

open it without waiting for

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 and anger

Tessa, who can't stop crying. They all look at me as if they are silently pleading

what is going on in

and whispers in her ear. I make eye contact with the form, even though there are no eyes to speak of.

you

some guy mackin'’ on my

guy, right? Did it look familiar

was a shadow, dummy. It looked like it was talking

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

of her in crushing waves. She looks calm except for a slight glow of her aura. I look closer to see her eyes are also glowing violet. I turn my eyes

She slowly lifts it to her face, trying not to draw attention to herself,

get the can of soda away

you okay?" I speak softly as I look back at

home!" Kas smiles sweetly, finally acknowledging me, "Yeah,

have you been talking about? How did it go at the botanical gardens?"

great! Tessa was just telling us how she planned to torture me for the rest of my life, but it's

at me wide eyed. She mouths ‘help’

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.

almost sounds like he

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