Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 27

Katherine's POV

"They offered us accommodations at the Blood River pack house?” I ask suspiciously.

“Yes, Luna. They said they have plenty of room and would be honored to have the entire team there. If we would rather stay at a hotel, they will make those arrangements, too. We just have to let them know how many suites we need," my assistant says through the phone.

"I think the packhouse would probably be the best option," I think about Cora, who will need to come with us, being able to shift on Blood River's extensive territory. I also selfishly think about the opportunity to get to see Iokaste in person.

"Yes, ma'am.”

“Sarah, how did they know we were wolves? How did they know to offer us a place in the packhouse?”

“I didn't think to ask, Luna, but Mister Mason's assistant was very nice. She sent pictures of the suites we would stay in and everything.” I smirk at her innocence, “Alright, please request a block of eight suites."

“Yes, Luna. Oh also, Alexandros left a message. He says his team has scoured the eastern seaboard of the United States with no luck. They are moving to the Midwest but they are pretty sure Tessa must be headed to wherever Iokaste is,” her tone turns more serious as she relays the message.

"Alright, I will contact him about our upcoming trip to Blood River. Please complete the travel arrangements. Cora is coming, so we need the large jet in case she needs room to shift."

“Yes, Luna,” she replies obediently before hanging up.

to voicemail. I sigh before calling Alexandros. I can hear the exhaustion in his voice. Not having Tessa with him is wearing on him. She has to know that. It must be difficult for

heard from her?” he asks, trying but failing to hide the desperation in his

1-I just hope she's not reckless enough to stand outside the hornets' nest, Katherine," he gives

goodbyes and hang up. I don't know if she will be alright or not, but I'm not going

mind link Amari and Cora to join me

out in the greenhouse. We will be there soon," Amari's sweet voice rings through the mind link. Which gives me

at least Amari convinced her to try the clothes on for size and she liked them. In the couple of weeks she has been home, she has spent

two weeks to meet with Blood River. I spoke to Alexandros, he is going to meet

why she would need to be at

Iokaste here,” I give Amari a scornful look, "So we need to go to her. Don't worry, Blood River has a large territory. You will have

little sigh and nods, understanding that we don't have much of a

make his way to Montana and meet us there as our head of security in Tessa's absence. I also make sure to remind them that under no circumstances are they to interact with Iokaste other than to greet her as Blood

Bronx's POV

over the intercom, “It is the woman from the boarding house

I furrow my brow, "What is her name

"Yes, sir. Edna Kirby.”

year, Kas and I funded having a boarding house built for a foundation that houses women who are victims of domestic violence. I had told the head of the

to hear from you!" I do my best to sound friendly.

are a busy man, so I

unsure of where the conversation

day of the ribbon cutting and realized I knew exactly