Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future by Neener Beener chapter 40

I run the water in the huge bathtub. Kas comes in with a sachet full of fragrant herbs and spreads them in the water. As they touch the surface, they sizzle and disappear, turning the water a deep aqua green. I step in first, then help her in.

Kas sits behind me and gently pours water down my back, being careful not to touch my wounds with her hands. The initial sting gives way to a cooling

feeling. My skin immediately feels relief causing me to audibly groan.

“Now this is some magic I can get into,” I sigh.

Kas giggles behind me, “These witches know a thing or two about healing, huh?”

We adjust our positions so she is sitting in front of me. I move her braided hair out of the way and use the cup to pour the water over her back. The sight of her wounds makes my heart clench.

“Oh, Baby, this is terrible, ” I don’t even realize I say i t out loud.

“It was worth it, Bronx. It isn’t any worse than what I have experienced before,” she turns her head slightly back toward me and says with a slight hitch in her voice.

“Never again, ” I don’t know if I am saying it to her, to myself, or to her mother the Moon Goddess herself, but I mean it.

Kas sighs with relief as the water cascades down her back. I watch as the redness recedes into her skin and the swelling visibly wanes.

She finally turns around to face me, resting her forehead on mine and intertwining our fingers. The sparks of our mate bond were

weaker without Saint and Lex but the welcoming glow of our connection gently shines from where our hands touch.

She leans back slightly and looks me in the eye. She seems to stumble over her words a little, not sure where to begin, “You know how I told you that when we’re together, our spirits become more and more connected?“

“Yeah, I remember, Baby,” I caress my fingers against her cheek as I admire her beautiful face.

that Lady Camille believes this is something new. We probably weren’t able to connect

of it as…hmmm…evolution? I guess?” the look on her face is complicated, like she isn’t sure if she’s

our spirits become a little closer to being one spirit? ”

and shakes her head

tell where one ends and the other begins, but when you stand back, you can see there are actually two,

continues, ” And I told you before, deepening our connection doesn’t always have to be when

are emotionally charged, good

or anything. That is the part I remember the most. But in all seriousness, it’s

a premonition, ” I nod in understanding. I think I finally grasp the concept, hopefully

that moment helped us get that much closer, ” she confirms pinching her finger and thumb almost together in front of

I felt there was something wrong, but since the connection is new; it’s not that strong yet. The sensation it creates is still limited. The only thing I could think to do was to figure out where you were and see if you were okay. I had to send my spirit out of my body. I’ve never sent it that far before to connect with you like that. Not on purpose, anyway,” she shrugs. I think she is referring to the bell

go. It goes against nature. I got to a point where I couldn’t go anymore, so I had to just call for you and lead you toward me. When I felt you getting closer , I was able to send healing energy out to you. The closer I got to you, the more your injuries were

and give her a gentle kiss. Holding her head in my hands. I look into her beautiful eyes when

Shit.

I feel my brow knit

I promised you no one would ever hurt you again, Kas but it was me. You got hurt because of me,” Anger washes over me like acid. I

something stupid. I extended myself too far without knowing what

blame yourself for my recklessness, ” she sounds

to say other than I love you. With everything I have, Kas Latmus, I love you, ” I look into her eyes. I meant

in her eyes. I lean forward and give her full lips a gentle

hitches as she continues. She starts to cry silent tears again, “Bronx, w-we need to get Lex and Saint back.

do. I’ll do whatever you tell me to, Kas. I need them back

live without them for a while as we heal and get stronger. Our connection to each other helps us heal just like our wolves do. The closer we are, the faster our physical bodies

Let’s get home to Blood River, and get to healing. We’ll figure out how to get our wolves

she smiles and leans