Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 29

Kas’s POV “Bronx, what’s going on? How did you find out the woman that looks like Lenora is in town? Is everyone else okay? No one else has gone missing, have they?” I call in a panic.

“It’s going to be okay, Kas. She is one person and I have more people than she could possibly imagine covering this. No one else has been reported missing. The guards are getting you home. Please, go to our apartment and stay there until I get home,” Bronx reassures me from the other end.

“In the apartment? Absolutely not! I’m helping protect our pack, Bronx, not hiding in our apartment like some weakling. I’m their leader too and I have powers and special abilities that make me suited for situations like this,” I growl at him, “You can have as many people as you want guarding me, but I need to help the wolves in our pack who cannot help themselves. I’m Luna of Blood River, remember? We have done countless drills for situations like this. Children, mothers, pregnant women, and seniors all need to be downstairs in the safe room. I need to make sure everyone is there and accounted for, then have guards posted inside and outside. I just need you guys to get home as soon as possible to help. But you are not sidelining me on this. ” 3

“Kas, now isn’t the time-”

“No, Bronx, right now is exactly the time,” I contend. I listen to the silence on the other end. In my mind, I can imagine him rubbing his hands on his face like he always does when he is frustrated. He can argue as much as he wants. I’m not hiding in the

apartment right now. No how, no way.

“Alright. Milo is already getting guards in place. You get the pack where they need to be based on our protocols. You are NOT to leave the sight of your guards. Don’t make me use my Alpha tone. Please, Kas,” he concedes.

“How soon until you’re home?” I feel my courage fade a little, knowing he will not be there when I get to the packhouse.

“They’re doing a sweep of headquarters now. As soon as they're done, I need to get Lenora and Ashley and we will be on our way,” I can hear him sigh.

“I will be fine, Bronx. Just get home to me as quickly as you can. I love you,” I hope he can’t feel my worry from that far away.

“I love you too, Kas. Don’t do anything crazy,” he says before he hangs up the phone.

I look out the sedan window as we bounce down the road to the Blood River territory.

“Kas, I know there has been a whole lot going on lately, but we’ve got this,” Lex says, “We are a warrior child of the Moon Goddess. We won’t let anyone down. I promise you. You just need to stay calm like we practiced. If you need me to take the lead, just say so. No shame in that. It’s what I’m here for.”

at her, “What do you think this woman wants from us? Why would she come back? There is no way she didn’t see

you know I’m only able to say so much. The Moon Goddess blocks me from being able

I know,

past lives. Our witch friend Lady Camille helped me remember some of them through meditation and hypnosis, but even then,

world history class because she kept telling me the book was wrong and convinced me to change answers to be accurate based on her experiences. Nowadays, we just agree to disagree on historical subjects

craziest lifetimes so far and I don’t know what the future holds, but I know we are stronger than we’ve ever been. I am proud of you. You just had a conversation by yourself with

what to

she gives

Milo says he’s covering the northern half of the territory. He asked that you handle the southern part, including securing the pack until

Tyree,” I give him a nod, “How many guards are going to be

me,” he says, counting off

two in wolf form. The wolf senses will be useful if there is anything out of place while you and I work. You stay in human form. We need to prioritize getting people into the safe room downstairs. You can

not taking you upstairs?” he

Tyree? You

bows

up to the packhouse, we see people are already making their way through the front doors. Musu approaches

step out of the car, “I can help. Please don’t make me go into

that safe room. Don’t make me argue with you about it. As your Luna, as your friend, and as the close friend of

she holds her hands

Since Carly

is accounted for. People might be scared, please keep them calm for me,” I say confidently, “There is a tablet with the

me a grateful smile

link. His voice sounds far away. He must be in the most

sure people are headed into the packhouse or out for

of rogues, but it doesn’t seem related to the current situation. Don’t worry about us,” his tone differs greatly from his usual playful self,