Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

I pick up the bag and walk down to Kas's suite. Hopefully, I can convince her to accept the gift. She seems weird about money, but I don't understand why. I want to spend it on her. Down to my last penny and according to my accountants, I have a lot of pennies.

After the incident at the mall, I don't think she knows just how much Lenora and Ashley bought for her. They left some pajamas and casual clothes in her suite for her, but the rest they hung up or put in drawers in the closet room of my apartment. They even hada custom upholstered bench added to the closet, so it will be more comfortable when the girls are in there. I decide I probably shouldn't mention it to Kas for now. She would find out eventually.

As I think about the closet, I wonder if I could convince Kas to move into the apartment with me or if it is too soon. I just want to be able to spend as much time with her as possible. ° When I get to her suite, I see James is standing at the end of the hall, giving Kas space so she feels comfortable but still close enough to take action if necessary. He nods at me as I knock 0n the door. I nod back when Kas opens it to let me in.

“Hi Baby," I smile. My heart beats faster when I see her smile back. :

She takes my hand and lets me inside. I see she changed from jeans and a long sleeve shirt from earlier to a spaghetti strap dress. She is still too skinny, but she has been eating more since she got here, even if it is mostly toast and breadsticks. She has added some fruits and veggies into her diet too. Her curves are just starting to fill in, making her look more grown up. Her hair is in a messy bun on top of her head, sparkling in the light of the room. She is so innocent. She clearly doesn't know how sexy she looks.

“T missed you," she says as she stands on her toes giving me a huge hug. I wrap my arms around her, pick her up, and walk into the room with her in my arms. I bury my head

into the crook of her neck breathing her fresh rain and lilac scent deeply. I can feel her scars under my hands, but she doesn't seem to mind. She giggles as we feel the sparks between us. I don't put her down until we reach the sitting area.

“TI have something for you, Baby," I hand her the bag.

I don't have any way

through my company. Technically, you're a client and it's tax deductible.

box out of the bag. Her eyes go wide as her mind processes the new iPhone box she's holding and she lunges forward giving me

Will you teach me how

of course. I'll show you how to text and program phone numbers and everything," I didn't even consider that she has never had a cell phone before, but I need to know she can get ahold of my Betas, Gammas, me,

we go down to the dining room to eat dinner with the pack today? It's pasta night,

Is she nervous? Is it too soon?

go to dinner in a spaghetti strap dress. I don't want everyone to stare. Let me find a cardigan. Does my

wear whatever you want. That sweater is perfect. And your hair looks nice in a bun like that. Is this okay, Baby? Going to dinner downstairs, I mean. If it's too much too soon, it can wait. People will understand. They're not expecting us tonight.” “Bronx, this will be the first time I have met anyone from the

we can

meet everyone, but if I can at least

giggles and

woman is amazing, Bronx," Saint purs, "Can

Saint, not yet. It's too soon to have serious conversations about that."