Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 62

Kas's POV

I open my eyes to find I'm laying on my back on the floor of the meditation room of Blood River pack house. My heart is beating painfully hard. I rub my hand against my chest, trying to remember how I got here. When did we leave Silver Moon? Did Bronx come and bring me home? Why would he bring me to the meditation room? It’s so weird. I have never woken up from a vision in a different place before.

The vision. Bronx's emotions all come back to me like a punch in the gut. I can feel tears gliding down the sides of my face, into my hair. The sadness inside me is overwhelming. I try to swallow it down, hide it away, but it just won't obey. My lip trembles, doing its best trying to hold everything in, but a gasp of a breath escapes me. I cover my mouth with both hands and silently sob, letting my body shake.

"Lex, is she really going to die?" I squeak out between the sobs.

"I don't know, but it's going to be alright, Kas. Get yourself together. It was just a vision. We've been able to stop them from coming true before. We can stop this one from happening, too. Right?" Lex calms me in a firm yet soothing voice, "Time to assess the situation and keep moving. That's what James and Marco always tell you to do. They've never steered you wrong before."

"Okay, okay, you’re right, Lex. 1-1, urn, ju-just give me a minute to think here. I need to collect my thoughts. I think I need to meditate before I leave the room. I don't want anyone to see me this upset. 1-1 just need to clear my head," I nod quickly, agreeing with her but stalling for time. I blink hard and take a ragged breath before I wipe the tears out of my eyes.

"Of course. That was pretty...intense. Even by our standards. I'll give you the energy you need," her warm voice reassures me.

I clear my throat and close my eyes again. I take a slightly more confident breath and do my best to block out all the negative thoughts. My breathing steadies as I let myself fall into a clear minded meditative state. I feel Lex guiding her reassuring energy to me. Helping me stay calm and focus inward.

vision? I have to know before I leave the meditation room. I don't think it's still part of the vision. I am pretty sure this is reality. What did Bronx mean by consequences? I hope I never know. Why would Marco hold Bronx at gunpoint? That could never happen. I just can't fathom it. How can we stop

and blanket the packhouse. I see pack members milling around. There is a

against Leticia. I want to help her, give her strength to keep going, but I know better than

for US?" Her

promise," I

so full of pride, 'The guardian I left for you? Only two

I can feel Lex pulling back

here, Kas. Not yet. Not until you're strong

soon as I can," I

you, Kas," her

do my best to provide for her swells in me, even if she does make me nervous. I should protect her the way she feels

just shifted. The position of the sun makes it look like it's late afternoon. Milo and Lenora are with him, also sitting quietly, holding each other's hands. Lenora has her hand on Bronx’s shoulder. I can't help myself. Seeing Bronx look so glum makes it feel like my heart is being squeezed in a vise. I reach out and touch his cheek, making him bolt upright. He sniffs the air and I see his eye flash black, then back

yells, looking around, ‘Where are

know I'm okay, then slowly pull my essence back to my body. Seeing him and being able to touch him was what I needed to know. This is real. Not only is he safe, he's not alone. He may act big and tough,

and if I could get some time with Saint, I would appreciate it. It’s been way