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

sorry, Sir,” he says again, shrinking

I don't have time for this shit. I glare as the guard moves to let me

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 tear for it to last this long. I close my eye and take a deep breath, clearing my

the top of the steps who lets me through with a cautious look. I jog down the hallway until I see

Hell is going on? What's with the extra

thought Lex was going

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

Tessa's wolf. Her name is Valor. I don't mean any disrespect to any of

anything derogatory about anyone. He is always jovial and friendly, making

are in there now?" I

he has a scowl on his face as he looks toward the

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 one in the pack has ever questioned

I give

open it without waiting for

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

Tessa, who can't stop

is

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

you

of some guy

a guy, right? Did it

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

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

to the 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

to herself,

can

Baby, you okay?" I speak softly as

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

talking about? How did it

me for the rest of my life, but it's cool. That won't happen

Katherine, who is staring at me

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 that

almost sounds like he is in a panic, "Bronx, help her. Something's

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