Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 156


Chapter 24

We talk with Delilah and James for another fifteen minutes or so before we say our goodbyes.

As we are leaving the hospital wing, we see the doctor.

“Luna! I am so happy to see you! I take it you're feeling better?” he asks joyfully.

"Yes, sir. I am feeling more like myself. Thank you for asking,” I respond gratefully, “Also, we just went to visit James. I helped him out, so you won't need to worry about him too much. Hopefully, you can send him home soon to finish recovering."

“Well then! I will check on him right now," he looks happy at the opportunity to see the results of my healing ability.

"Oh, Doc, before you go, can you look into getting a doctor that specializes in hybrid pregnancies for James's mate?" Bronx adds quietly.

“Yes Alpha, absolutely,” he bows slightly at Bronx.

Bronx takes my hand and we head back to the apartment. "Can we stop by the daycare and visit Codi?” I ask, trying to think of ways to distract my mind.

"Well, you're in luck. Today is Saturday. We can go to Lenora and Milo's apartment to visit Codi," he pulls my hand up to his face and gives it a kiss.

"Oh, thank the Goddess. That is perfect," I smile, knowing Lenora loves when I spend time with Codi. It gives her and Milo an opportunity to get things done around the apartment or even go on date nights.

“We have a meeting with Marco and Musu this afternoon, so you only have a few hours,” Bronx reminds me.

We make our way to the fourth floor and knock on the apartment door. A flustered Lenora opens the door with Codi throwing a tantrum in her arms. Her expression turns to surprise when she sees us.

"Kas! What are you doing? I thought you would need more time to recover after yesterday?" she looks back and forth between Bronx and I.

“I am feeling much better. Bronx and I talked through some things last night. You guys can talk about it. I will take Codi," I smile, holding my arms out to take the screaming toddler.

If I didn't know Lenora well enough, I wouldn't have seen the moment of hesitation or fleeting look of worry before she placed Codi in my arms. Codi immediately calms down and gives me wet kisses on my cheek when I hug her.

Great. Lenora doesn't even trust me. Who else is going to feel that way? James and Delilah didn't outright say it, but they were more than happy to not have to see me for a month. 1

I guess I'm going to have to earn back trust from a lot of people. Who can blame them? I still don't completely trust myself, either.

We head inside and I take Codi to her room so Lenora and Bronx can talk about the woman named Cora and the Feral.

the beanbag chair and put Codi on my lap. We read a book about dragons eating tacos. She helps me turn the pages and points to the colorful pictures as I read in silly voices. I feel her yawn against me as she settles in a

in her sleepy little voice. "Yes, Niece Codi?” I set the book down and cover her before I give her a kiss on

as she adjusts her

a packhouse full of wolves,

she says before she falls asleep completely. Her breathing evens out and her thumb makes its way into her chubby

around the room decorated in pink and cream. There are no stuffed animals that look like cats in the room. Maybe there

while I rub Codi's back. I can't remember where I heard it, probably at the daycare. The warmth of Codi and the blanket laying against me in combination with the tune makes my eyelids heavy. I think about the

see a sunny, beautiful day outside, puffy clouds with a sky as blue as Delilah's eyes. I seem to be alone, but I

armor, some with crowns, others with spears. I admire the perfect craftsmanship until I get to one of a woman that looks familiar. I step closer and look up at her stone

in awe. "Mother, eh? You must be lokaste. I've been waiting for you," I hear a

and he will always be. He has a broad chest and strong arms, with his

sir. Do

me, lunch will be served soon,” He holds out his arm, bidding me to latch my arm in his.

our skin makes contact, it creates an overwhelming feeling. It feels like he has perfected

we walk. "I'm sorry, Sir. I-I'm not

before he pats my hand, "This is

I look at him with

find their

Zeus, sir?" I feel

eyes.

of the many names I go by,” he smiles warmly as he

stutter at his casual

Zeus to you, my dear Iokaste," he pats my hand holding his arm, "You are a very special young lady. I don't need you to use my formal

deja vu. Bronx and I had

don't want to assume anything. Could this be my opportunity to ask

over food, Iokaste,”

Kas, if we are being informal with each other," I tilt my

make our way to a dining room that is bigger than the entire first floor of the Blood River packhouse. A stunningly beautiful woman approaches me with a stool to help me into the next to Zeus. She realizes I'm too short to reach the tabletop, so she brings several pillows for me to sit on, like an adult

in the amazing sight. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, sliced meats as far as the

Zeus waves his hand over the

of the fruit and nuts and place them on the giant platter that's supposed to be a plate

he puts his chin on his hand, looking at me like I'm a sideshow

with you. It is truly an honor I never thought I would experience, but, um, I'm still trying to understand

mouth to speak but is interrupted by a man who looks about Bronx's age. He is over seven feet tall and slender with soft features. His hair cascades around his face in

I interest you

pours red wine from a decanter he is holding, "Son,

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