Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 89

As we make our way across the room, people begin to notice Bronx and me.

They stop to pay their respects and smile, happy to see us together and holding hands, looking healthy.

They look at him longer than usual, as if they are trying to figure out what is different about him.

It’s not clear whether they notice it, but no one points out his missing eye patch.

As we get to the head table, Lenora is sitting next to Codi, who claps happily in her high chair when she sees us.

Lenora is digging through a diaper bag looking for something to keep Codi occupied until the kitchen staff can bring food for her.

Bronx conveniently lets go of my hand before Lenora notices us and makes his way in the opposite direction to avoid her.

"Au Kal"

Codi squeals and raises her arms up to me, clapping gleefully.

Lenora smiles and pulls the toddler from the seat.She gives her a kiss on her chubby cheek and hands her to me.I gladly pull her into my arms and give her raspberries while she giggles and claps.

"She’s all yours, Aunt Kas.She has been a terror today wanting to see you but she keeps calling you Kat, not Kas.Something we need to work on, I guess" Lenora says.

"Well, I will keep an eye on her, but you need to speak to your brother.He has some news for you before we sit down for his announcements," I say nonchalantly. I tilt my head in his direction as I walk away with Codi.

"Wait - Are you-?"

"No, Lenora, I'm not."

I confirm before she can get the words out of her mouth.I don’t need any rumors starting about being pregnant.As I step away with Codi in my arms, I hear Lenora gasp and Bronx laugh.

Milo and Reggie walk past me with concerned looks on their faces.

"What's going on, Little Sister is Bronx alright??" Milo asks, stopping in front of me.Ashley said we needed to find him right away."

"Go see for yourself," I smile and motion to Bronx, who is being hugged tightly by his sister.

are streaming down Lenora's

a concerned look

and take Codi further

do we have

voice chimes like bells

James is speaking to an off duty guard, "You look like the cat who swallowed the

her, but keeps her eyes on me searching my

his speech to the pack," I say, looking

making you want to tell her the truth when you look her in

what happened in your office today?"

celebration and fellowship, Delilah.We can discuss whatever happened earlier, tomorrow, when we reconvene with my sisters," I

I greet pack members who are happy to see

making small talk with people until we

to apologize

need to do

understanding, "If you think that is the worst we have been through in the

to Amari.I look

by her

"Hello, darling.What's your name?"

in a

shoulder, then goes back

my niece, Codi.Our Betas,

at Amari, "Codi, this is my

my shoulder again at Amari, then quickly pulls her head back to my

of us

usually this

silliness, "It must be because

and her Uncle Bronx.Doesn't

speaking of whom, have you met my mate,

features make him appear like he could be related

green eyes and an olive skin tone just

could be cousins.I am reminded of what Amari told me about