Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 48

As Kas steps to the podium in front of the Silver Moon pack, I see people whispering to each other and looking at her suspiciously. People definitely recognize her as they sneer and roll their eyes. Even after two years and with all the punishments that were handed down to these people, they still haven't learned their lessons?

To her credit, Kas ignores them and begins her speech. She introduces herself as the Luna Regent of Blood River, which is met with a couple of boos and growls from the crowd. I watch as a look crosses her face that I have never seen from her before. I feel a sensation of authority and dominance she hasn't had to embody before. Unlike Bronx, who lets these types of feelings roll off of him and fill the room, Kas's feelings come in soft pulses, building each time a wave reaches you.

"Silver Moon pack. Blood River has been ordered by the Elder Council to acquire Silver Moon. As your new Luna, I am here to tell you that your leadership has decided that instead of Silver Moon operating as a satellite location, you will be moved to Blood River over the course of the next several months. Families with school-age children will take priority," she holds her head up and speaks clearly and loudly to the crowd, who gasps and starts speaking nervously among each other. Marco and Tyree both step forward, putting themselves in a position to protect her in case things get out of control.

"You alright, Luna?” I ask through a mind link.

"I'm fine," she replies quickly, "I was expecting worse."

She addresses the crowd as they quiet down again, keeping her tone formal and stern, "I know that you all know who I am and I know you may believe your current situation is because of me, but it's not. Your current situation is because many of you intentionally mistreated an innocent child who was already a victim at the hands of an abusive Alpha. The pack members who didn’t directly mistreat me chose to apathetically turn a blind eye and say nothing, which is just as damning. I am here today as your future Luna because of decisions you consciously made. So you can all put your shock and outrage that your pack has failed to flourish as part of a healthy society aside, because it is not justified."

At this declaration, the room goes silent. The looks of suspicion and anger are replaced with remorse and curiosity.

"So, this is the part where I let you know that you have options. I will explain and provide documentation so you understand what decisions you and your families will have to make before the end of the week," she announces. Her voice has a slightly forceful edge that I'm not used to hearing from her, but it's a tone I would expect from a Luna Regent who is irritated by a disrespectful audience.

She tells the crowd that they can choose to leave peacefully and live as a rogue or find another pack who will give them asylum. The other option is to become a member of the Blood River pack. As she is explaining the rules, they will be required to follow if they choose to come to Blood River, omegas hand out packets of information.

"I would like to introduce Blood River's female Beta Lenora Emory. She will explain how you can make an appointment to let US know about your family’s decision before the end of the week. For those of you who choose to come to Blood River and be a productive part of our community, welcome. We look forward to having you. To those who go on your own or find asylum with other packs, may the Moon Goddess bless you with health and prosperity,” Kas gives the crowd one last look before stepping away from the podium. She gives me a quick nod, showing its my turn to address the pack. She motions to Marco and Tyree who lead her away. I see Marco pulling a granola bar out of his pocket as they walk out of the room.

Kas’s POV

"How did I do?" I ask Marco and Tyree once we are back in the conference room.

"Luna, you were perfect. The Alpha is going to be proud of you," Tyree gives a lopsided smile and holds up his cell phone, "We had the omegas record the whole thing."

"Haha, okay. Well, I appreciate you guys stepping up when people started to look like they were going to act out," I clasp my hands together, finally letting myself take a deep breath.

Luna," Marco says, loosening his tie a little, taking a minute to relax

steps into the room, there is already a queue of people lined upto be transferred to Blood River. I spend the rest of the day with Lenora and Elder Randall, helping people fill out required forms and asking additional questions.

into the conference room. She gives me a weak smile and a little wave. I

scolds, "She is basically the one friend you had here. I am so glad she is coming to Blood River! She's going to

remember?" I search my mind for a memory of

Lex reminds me, 'The one who helped you before

The woman stands a little straighter, her smile a little

asks, unsure of how

that actually cared. She helped me when I was in the hospital wing recovering from surgery and when I was so scared after a premonition that I couldn't even think straight. She was there for me when I needed someone, but didn't have anyone to turn to. I feel my heart squeeze a little at

you waiting for?! Go give her a hug!"

quickly walk over to Diane and throw my arms around her, pulling her into a

ear with a little sniffle, "You gave an impressive

giving her a warm smile, 'Thank you. I'm so glad you are choosing to come to Blood River.

shakes her head a little, trying to dismiss

few minutes, talk to me," I pull her out of the line

so I got reassigned to be an omega.

anger building in me

time to shower every day and it was getting really gross and tangly," her words turn

'Things will be better once you are at Blood River. Do you want to be a

I would love that, but I will take any job I can get

assure her, "Before I get you back to your spot in line, can I heal you?

she smiles at the

looking less pale and her smile genuine, "You look better already, Diane. Now, let's get you back to your spot in line. I will let Beta Lenora know we can use your services

stop the happy tears falling now. I give her another hug before taking her back to her spot in line before heading over to

the dungeon?" Lenora asks with a furrowed brow," She looks