Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 11

The doctors run every test they can think of but can’t find anything wrong with Kas other than the fact that she's exhausted. They determine that she didn’t ingest known poisons. Thank the Goddess for that. They attribute the exhaustion to using so much energy when she almost drowned in the pool.

Based on how much weight she lost since the last time she had a checkup, the doctor doesn’t think she has had anything to eat in the four days she was missing. I try to convince her to eat or drink anything. She appeases me by drinking a few sips of water, but pushes away any food we try to give her. She won’t even take a bite of a banana, which is her favorite. When I found Kas two years ago, she was severely underweight from not being allowed to eat regularly. It took weeks before she could adjust to a normal diet. Since then, she has become a ravenous eater. Never turning down a meal, always snacking on veggies ora piece of fruit.

“Come on, Kas. Just a few bites of toast, at least. A little something in your stomach might kick start your appetite. Please,” I beg her.

“I’ll eat when I’m hungry, Bronx,” she insists, gently pushing the plate of toast away.

“Okay, how about a protein shake, just enough to get some calories in you?” I try to offer an alternative.

She just scrunches up her nose at the idea and shakes her head.

“Kas, we’re worried about you. You’ve lost almost ten pounds in four days. I can’t stand to see you lose more,” I stroke her cheek while I confess my concern.
“I’'m fine, Bronx. If I wasn’t, I would tell you. You know that,” she says with a promise.

“Give her a rabbit,” Saint huffs, also frustrated that his mate won’t eat. |

“A rabbit?”

“Yeah, that’s what Lex hunts for when she’s hungry. I can go out and find one right now and bring it to her,” he offers.

“Let’s hold off on raw meat while she is in human form, buddy. But I appreciate the offer.”

shrugs and goes to lie down in the back of my mind. I can sense that he is still paying

more in her eyes, but I can’t place it. Something more primal, like she has somehow tapped into a more wild part of her essence. I can sense her emotions

anything except for a woman with red eyes and a Lenora look-alike having her drink out of an old cup. Reggie and I try to press her for more details, but she doesn’t have any. Only that she was in a dark room and a woman who looked like my sister asked her to drink out of an old metal goblet. She doesn’t remember the woman with red eyes saying anything.

doctor and I convince Kas to stay in the hospital overnight for observation. She agrees under the condition that I’m allowed to stay with her. Of course

Kas, things finally settle down and she can close her eyes. Seeing her finally be able to relax

Alpha. Sorry for

back, James. We’re keeping her in the hospital wing for the

Delilah wants to come see her. Can she come now or should I have her wait until the

We are having trouble getting Kas to eat. Maybe she has something that can

has something in that bag of tricks.

friends. They care

themselves refreshed. Having Delilah available when Kas is in need has been invaluable on more than one occasion. There is a light knock at the door. Kas is finally sleeping peacefully. I want to let her sleep, but I know it would upset her if I told her Delilah had

her?” The thin woman asks. Her spindly fingers wipe tears away from her dark blue eyes.

Delilah. She’s sleeping, but I know she will be happy to see you. Come on in,” I whisper

her eye as her mood brightens. She takes the bag from James and quietly pads across the room. James comes in and stands at the

away. She was in the middle of making

am glad she’s here. Kas will be happy to see her,” I reassure him. I tell him what the doctors say about her weight loss and her lack of appetite. He looks at Kas with concern. He remembers what it was

with Kas, chatting excitedly while she opens her bag. Kas tells her the little she can remember about her

my full name and title to help invoke her

go ahead,” I nod in

with Kas while Delilah mixes her potion. I notice he has a smile on his face, clearly glad she is doing well, but there is a slight furrow on his browas he talks to her. Delilah murmurs under her breath as she adds concoction changes from green to