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.

just ask me if

sorry, Sir,” he says again, shrinking back

this shit. I glare as the guard moves

guard think he is?” Saint 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 it is doing to everyone else. Kas must have really been on a

who lets me through with a cautious look. I jog down the hallway until

is going

thought Lex was going to kill that Tessa girl," he admits, rubbing the back of his

the botanical garden?" I feel the blood drain from my face.

wolf. Her name is Valor. I don't mean any disrespect to any of the Goddesses but that wolf… she's one crazy bitch,” he clarifies

about anyone. He is always jovial

there now?"

Musu, and Delilah,” he has a scowl on

to slow US down from getting to our mate?" Saint asks. it does feel like that,

I give him a nod and step up

Knock on the door and open it

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

except for Tessa, who can't stop crying. They all look at me

though, what is going on in

open the door fully, I see Kas at the 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.

you see

some guy mackin'’ on my

shadow of a guy, right? Did it look

I don't know. It was a shadow, dummy. It looked like it was talking to her. Maybe he

I saw it when I first walked in, but my brain didn’t process it. Kas is drinking wine. Kas doesn't drink. Time to get to the bottom of whatever's happening

head of the table and squat down next to Kas. She is still looking at the people sitting around the table like she doesn't realize I'm right next to her. Anger is rolling off 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 up

her face, trying not to draw attention to herself, and makes a small

can of soda away from

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

you're home!" Kas smiles sweetly, finally acknowledging me, "Yeah, we're totally

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

for 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.

at Katherine, who is staring at me wide eyed. She mouths ‘help’ at

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

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