Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 8

I wake up feeling woozy, laying on my stomach in m y bed. What the Hell? Was last night some sort of weird dream? I think the Alpha from Blood River attacked me. No. That doesn’t seem right. As hard as I try, I can’t remember the details.

I hear unfamiliar voices in the hallway but I also hear the doctor and nurse Diane. There is a large man, wearing all black, standing in the doorway with his back facing me. I

realize I ‘m not wearing a shirt. I ‘m only covered by a sheet and my back is covered in bandages.

“Lex, are you there?” I ask, suddenly feeling scared. “I’m here, Kas, ” Her voice is soft and far away.

“Are you okay, Lex? I’m so sorry, ” I can feel her weakness and pain. Tears sting my eyes.

“You have nothing to apologize for, Kas. I’ll be alright. You were strong. You held out as long as you could. I tried to slow down time to give you more time to get help but it made me weaker.”

“Wait, that was you?”

“Well, yeah, but it didn’t work the way it was supposed to. I can explain more later. I’ve been on guard while you were resting, listening to what is happening around us and I think you are safe. Now that you’re awake, I need to rest so I can finish healing you. Don’t worry, we will be back to our old selves in another couple days.”

“Okay. Thank you, Lex. You’re the best wolf a girl could ask for,” I breathe a small sigh of relief knowing that Lex is okay and that she thinks we might be safe.

“Thanks, Kas. You’re the strongest person a wolf could ask for,” I feel her curl up in the back of my mind for a nap.

“It’s been two days! ” A man’s voice snarls in an angry, loud whisper, “How long do you expect me to leave her in

this disgusting dungeon? I need to get her out of here as soon as possible.”

Two days?! I have been knocked out for two days?!

“I understand Alpha, but trust me, the best thing for Kas is to wake up in her own bed,” the doctor explains, “The last time this happened, waking up in the hospital wing was traumatizing for her. I know it may not be comfortable for you to be down here, but this is what she has known for thirteen years. It’s what’s best for her.”

“The LAST time?! This is bullshit! How could you know a pup is being abused, being forced to live in a fucking dungeon for Goddess sake and not do something about it?” A woman says angrily. I think it’s Beta Lenora.

The doctor pauses, then continues, “I understand your position, but rest assured, I didn’t know how bad things were for her until the past few months, or I would have done something about it a long time ago.”

I turn my head toward the wall and squeeze my eyes shut, trying to ignore the voices. After the trouble I

caused the other night, it’s only a matter of time before Alpha Graham comes to the dungeon and executes me.

hear Nurse Diane say. She quietly walks into the room and pulls a makeshift curtain across

my head toward her, putting my finger to my mouth, and

glad you’re awake,” she looks at the doorway as she whispers back, “Let me change the dressings on your back,

out loud. When she’s done, she tells me I should be

called on the Elder Council, who came and punished dozens of pack members for my inistreatinent. When they found out Alpha Graham was the one responsible for my injuries, Alpha Bronx

stripped the titles from everyone in the Silver Moon pack and banished Alpha Graham. In support of his father, Ryan chose

me, but I’m scared to say anything. I have no proof and he’s gone now

be under their leadership until a

option to stay or leave peacefully. They could

other packs. About

changes are because of

guard growls from the other side of the

my notes. I’ll be done soon, ” Diane

what’s going to happen to

Blood River to be their Luna, ” she smiles hesitantly, “I think the better question would be, what

mind starts to churn with

take me back to his pack and kill me. He

the pill taking effect and close my eyes.

at my skin. There is snow on the ground leaving a powdery path under my

the edge of a cliff. I look down and see the river below, full of blood and overflowing with the melting snow making it rage out of

He has a whip

don’t do this! ” I cry for mercy. The wind swirls around us, chilling me to the

lunges at me. I’m still screaming as I sit up in bed. I can’t stop as I clutch the quilt to my chest. I can feel tears already streaming down my face.

Bronx comes rushing into the room and places his large hands on my shoulders. Sparks of electricity overwhelm me where he touches my bare skin. He is breathing

his wolf, an unfamiliar sensation washes

before. I can sense his worry, anger, sorrow and even fear as he looks

he feel those things when he looks at me?

my hysterical imagination. I’m just a slave, a weak wolf. Alpha Bronx kills

happened?“ His voice is deep and gruff.

nightmare is still fresh in my mind. It felt so real, like it

is only one thought that comes to mind. Between sobs, I blurt out, “I want to live! Please! Don’t hurt

go of my shoulders and backs up a step looking confused. He is shaking his

Lenora pulls on his arm, making him back up, while Nurse Diane steps forward to check on