Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 91

"fastest dinner ever..."

I hear Bronx say, but he sounds like he’s underwater.

The high pitch buzzing sound is trying to push its way forward, but I fight against it with all my concentration.

Lex is trying to speak to me, but she sounds like she’s miles away.I stand up so I can join Bronx in front of the table, but Milo and Lenora take my hands and pull me into my seat.

Codi is in my lap, hugging me tightly.I can feel the warmth of our special connection and hug her back.

Pack members cheer and howl silently as Bronx gives his speech.He paces slowly and confidently while his hands add emotion to his words.

Our pack looks so happy.

That’s how it should be.

Happy.

A plate of chicken cordon bleu is in front of me.I look at it curiously.

My mind can’t seem to remember how eating works.I dip my finger in the sauce and give Codi a taste.

She claps her hands, but there is no noise.

Lenora gives Bronx a worried look and shakes her head as she pulls her pup from my lap.

Red, gold, and white decorations glitter in the background, slightly out of focus.

People look up from their dinner.I can sense their worry.It hits me in crashing waves.

Milo and Reggie are on either side of me, helping me to my feet.We are walking down a hallway.

Marco is ahead of us, holding his phone to his ear.I feel a hand on the small of my back.I look up to see who it is and trip over my feet.

Bronx catches me and picks me up, carrying me the rest of the way.I don’t even know where we’ re going.I close my eyes and let the scent of coffee and dark chocolate lull me into a relaxed sleep.

"Leticia? Are you here?"иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σмI call out as I walk into the apartment.

"To..uhh...Kas?"

Leticia pops her head out from what appears to be an office.There are small symbols painted on her face that look like runes.She has her hair pulled back into a black bandana.She wipes her hand over her face and the markings magically disappear, "I wasn’t expecting you.What’s going on?"

"I have some questions.Do you have time?"

frustration, trying to remember I’m not upset with her.I also

I need her

me, "O-of course, I always have time for you.Give me just a second.I’ll

the door, closing

a bird squawking and

away slowly into the living room and

like she is fresh out of the shower even though she closed

long enough to take

holds her arms out for a hug, a huge grin on her face.My resolve softens as I look at her.I can’t imagine there are many people showing her affection these days.I approach her and wrap my arms around her tightly and

in my shoulder.I rub her back slightly and let her take

finally clears her throat and pulls away from me, "To

perspective, please," I

conversation that needs snacks," she

waves her hand over our laps, exposing a bowl of

always know exactly what I need," I give her

have learned over the past day about the Manae and about myself.She nods and listens intently as I tick off the list of important things I have

I think this is the part where I give you the box of note

"Box of notecards?"

to give it to you unless things are at ‘ critical mass’.I think we’re there,"

disappears into the depths of a closet, and comes out dragging a foot locker sized chest with her.She

her hands on her hips, looking at the

chest, not sure what to make

my finger

it?" I look up at Leticia, who looks

"Blood magic," she mumbles.

magic? That doesn’t help me, Leticia.I don't

that you do.Extend your fangs, slice your finger, and let it bleed onto the chest until your wolf heals you."I

one of them.This was your idea.I just keep the trunk safe.Not that anyone could get into it except for you.You’ve been putting

to

to understand my position.I have orders from our Mother.There is so much

the more I find out about my sisters and me, the

not always a bed of roses.But on this one, you can trust

I breathe out heavily, trying to decide what to do, "I’m not opening the trunk today, Leticia.Lex says it's going to keep me busy for a long time.I would rather spend my time right now

the trunk

back onto the sofa, "Okay.What’s

else seem to remember all of their

yeah.That is

nods slowly, tucks her legs under her, and takes my hand, "Darling, every time you and Bronx are reincarnated, you both lose the memories of your previous

insisted it helps keep balance and prevents you two from being corrupted by dark forces.The kicker is, you guys are the most powerful of all

pulls her hand away from me into her lap and twists her fingers

is it, Leticia? What’s wrong?" I brush her sparkly hair away from her face and tilt my