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?"

trying to remember I’m not upset with her.I

since I

back out at me, "O-of course, I always have time for you.Give me just a second.I’ll meet you in the living

door, closing herself

I hear a bird squawking

several crashes of glass breaking, then silence.I back away slowly

nothing happened, looking like she is fresh out of the shower even though

enough

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

head in my shoulder.I rub her

clears her throat and pulls away from me, "To what doI owe

sit.I just found out a ton of stuff about myself.I want to know more from your perspective, please," I sigh, letting my hands fall heavily to my sides, then plop onto the sofa, pulling her down with

conversation that

exposing a

I need," I give her cheek a little pinch, eliciting a giggle and a

past day about the Manae and about myself.She nods and listens

give you the

"Box of notecards?"

critical mass’.I

out dragging a foot locker sized chest with her.She sets it down in front of me and waves at

go," she puts her hands on

at the chest, not sure what to make of

would hinge open.I run my

I open it?" I look up at Leticia, who looks

"Blood magic," she mumbles.

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

to you.I mess with a lot of dark shit.Blood magic is not one of them.This was your idea.I just

to trick you,

my position.I have

just seems like the more I find out about my sisters and me, the more messed up being a goddess

roses.But on this one, you can trust Leticia.That

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

add to the trunk that I will bring

and slides back onto the sofa, "Okay.What’s on

does everyone else seem to remember all of their lives except

is a

every time you and Bronx are reincarnated, you both lose the memories of your previous lives.The

prevents you two from being corrupted by dark forces.The kicker is, you guys are the most powerful of all the Manae and Guardians, but because you don’t have any previous memories, you just don’t know it.We're only allowed to call

away from me into her lap and

I brush her sparkly hair away from her face and tilt my head, trying