Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 22

“Well, you're going to get to go to France. That's so exciting!" I say as cheerfully as I can once we're alone.

 

Kas smiles at me but it doesn't reach her eyes, "Yeah, I'm sure I will be more excited as the date gets closer. Right now, it makes me nervous and sad, I guess.”

 

“Kas, I know it is kind of weird timing but what do you think about moving into my apartment instead of staying in the suite? I mean, if you want to stay in the suite that's fine too. I just thought, you know, maybe you would be more comfortable...here?”

 

I rub the back of my neck as she looks at me, contemplating my request.

 

“Sooo we would sleep in the same bed? You wouldn't sleep on the sofa anymore like you do in my suite?" she asks tentatively.

 

"She's gonna say no! You fucked up, dummy! " Saint howls.

 

“Shut up, Saint!”

 

“Whatever makes you comfortable, Baby. If you want me to sleep in the bed, I promise I won't try anything. I want everything to be at your pace. If you want me to sleep on the sofa, I can do that too.”

 

"Won't try anything?! What's the point?!" Saint continues to shout. 2

 

Kas looks around my apartment for a bit, then back at me.

 

“T trust you to sleep in the bed with me and not try anything," she says calmly, "I just want you to promise one thing.”

 

“Anything, Baby," I reassured her.

 

“Never make me wake up alone. If you have to leave, wake me up and tell me. No more notes or searching for you. It scares me and makes me feel so empty when I wake up alone.”

 

I pick her up into a bear hug and kiss her cheek. She giggles as my chin scruff tickles her face.

 

“T promise. You will never wake up alone. I will have someone bring your belongings

 

the suite

 

that sounds good but I need to at least go get

 

little bit. I have something to show you but

 

says with a confused look. I lead her into the bedroom and stand at the door to the

 

be pissed off when she realizes how much money you spent on her," Saint says

 

Saint," I growl

 

they felt guilty about what happened, so they went out and got you some more, so..." I open the

 

room. I don't need that much storage space so I had it converted to a closet after my parents moved out. The entire back wall is filled with clothes, shoes,

 

as she walks around touching all the clothes in

 

wall is mine?"

 

but yes, " T point to another wall that has a longer space for dresses and

 

in those drawers," I pointed at a built-in dresser. "And that door leads to the bathroom,"

 

don't even know what to say," her voice is shaky as she holds her hands against

 

this to you with no strings attached. I

 

looks at me for a moment considering

 

deeply, "Okay, well, as long as you don't let Ashley and Lenora buy anything else, I'll give in this one time. I already got a shower this afternoon so, I'm just going to change into my pajamas and I will be right out." "Okay. Thank you

 

be saying thank you?" she giggles as I'm walking

 

at her. I step out of the room to give her privacy. Typically, I just sleep in boxers, but that seems a bit inappropriate at this point in our relationship. I wait until she comes out of the room then go and put on sweatpants. When I come back from changing, she is standing next to the bed looking like she's in deep thought. I feel my eyebrows knit as I look closely

 

Baby?" I say tentatively. I don't want to scare her. I gently take her hand when she doesn't respond. Her skin is ice cold and I don't feel the comforting sparks of

 

now?! Saint whines seeing there

 

away. A tear rolls down her cheek. Suddenly, she sucks in a deep breath and coughs like she is choking. She looks around the room ina panic as if

 

see something?" I ask, patting her back trying to help her clear her coughing fit. When she is able to catch her breath,

 

fire. It was so hot. I could feel it burning my skin. You were g- gone. I couldn't sa-," she speaks quickly with panic in

 

this fire, Kas? Can you remember any details?" I ask as I

 

shuts her eyes tightly, trying to remember, "There are winter solstice decorations up. It's

 

to have electricians check the whole packhouse, make sure everything is safe. Okay? But it sounds like

 

Kas's POV

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