Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Marco's shoulders dropped at Bronx's words but if he had been looking straight ahead, instead of at the floor, he would have seen Bronx’s body language betraying his stern voice.

I clear my throat and try to sound serious, "Marco, first and foremost. You drew a weapon on your Alpha and my mate. Regardless of the circumstances, we expect better of you. When we get back to Blood River, you and Alpha Bronx will have a private conversation about the consequences of that action." Marco's eyes flick toward me and back to the ground with a quick nod, "Yes, Luna."

“Aside from that, we’re so happy you've found your mate. Alpha Bronx and I have discussed the matter with Alpha Martin and have decided on the best way to handle this,” I pause when he looks at me expectantly. His brow is furrowed with worry.

“Marco, Musu’'s parents and her twin brother Beta Everl are waiting for you downstairs in the front sitting room. You are to go ask their permission for their daughter to accompany us back to Blood River. If Musu has her parents’ blessing, she is welcome to come with us back to Blood River. So you better be a real smooth talker, my friend, I hear they are a bit overprotective of their only daughter. And I know for a fact Mama Sanchez would love to see you happy with a mate at home. We leave for the Coven’s realm in one hour,” I say firmly. The look on his face is surprise, disbelief, and excitement all rolled into one, “Oh, and Marco, James gets a break while we are at the coven house. You're back on duty as soon as we leave this castle. Understood?"

Marco looks at me with pleading eyes, " Kas...I-I mean...Luna, please tell me this isn't a trick. Please tell me it's true. Cause she’s the most amazing woman and I'm so scared to lose her."

"Marco, I would never trick you. Now get going, time’s ticking," I smile at him. For a split second, he looks like he is going to hug me, but then thinks better of it when he sees Bronx glaring. "Thank you, Luna, Alpha, thank you so much," he grabs his chest in relief as he backs up and bows to us. When his back hits the door, he opens it and sprints away.

An hour later, we meet at the entrance to the castle. Marco looks like he's on top of the world. Musu is with him smiling ear to ear. She leans in to hug him, her arms not able to make it fully around his chest due to how massive he is. She disappears in his arms before he releases her and gives her a deep kiss. Ah, young love. Ain't it grand.

Lady Camille is so happy to see us but I have a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to do it. She gives me instructions t o start with an herbal bath and meditation to cleanse my spirit and mind before she and I get started. She then pulls Delilah and James away to catch up on things.

other Menae. She ponders it for a moment. "I believe you're correct, Luna Iokaste. It only stands to reason the rest of your bloodline is out there, living the life cycles of their own spirits’ journeys. But I believe Alpha Regent Bronx is also right, these women may not know who or what they are. Or what if they do know their lineage and have rejected their fate? It is not for us to judge or try to convince them otherwise. Everyone has the right

Lady Camille. I hadn't even considered those things. I'll weigh them as I decide what I will ultimately do. If

We have a long week ahead of us," she

don’t even know try to manipulate my thoughts? As the week goes on, Lady Camille realizes my physical training has actually made Lex and my connection even stronger,

She actually recommends additional training with my guards to keep

Delilah and I have practiced. She is impressed with my command of the burning energy and decides we will practice more intensively on stopping time. We don’t just focus on the actions, we discuss theory as well. Stopping time Is very related to controlling the energy of the environment around me, not just my energy. I have to send my spirit out of my body to manipulate energy but I need to be able to

have found has to do with some potential fertility issues. Typically, if a goddess wants to have a baby with a mortal, she needs permission

pups?” I ask, feeling a bit deflated. Bronx and I have talked about having children but we both decided we want to wait a few years untill ama little older.

if he does, will approve, but we can help you try. Iam not sure how Alpha Bronx would feel about it, but we can perform fertility spells that will work only while you are in heat. There are also herbal tinctures we can concoct for you. So I just want you to know, there are options we can try to help you with when you are ready for that stage of

have to accept it will be a challenge for me. Fortunately, I have

here to support you, Luna Iokaste, in all things,” she smiled warmly at me, “You are never

to thank you for accepting Sister Delilah into your pack and befriending her as you have. I was surprised James marked her so soon, but it was inevitable. Her happiness means the world to me,” she sighs a little as she leans back in the chair. A rare moment of seeing Lady Camille let

speaks so fondly of you, you know, and she is looking forward