Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 122

Katherine’s POV

 

The estate is unusually quiet when I get home from work. I don’t notice the usual hustle and bustle, but I chalk it up to coming home later than I normally do.

 

I push open the door to my darkened office, pour myself a glass of scotch, and make my way over to the desk. I turn on the desk lamp and sit down, taking a deep sip of my drink.

 

“Hello, Iokaste,” I lean back in my chair, addressing the woman in the tall wingback seat across the desk, “You look like shit.”

 

“Hello, Katherine. Thank you for the compliment,” she snarks at me and leans forward from the shadow, letting me see her pale skin and sunken eyes be more clearly. Her spindly hand supports her chin. The longer I look at her, the more I realize she is way too thin.

 

“K-Kas. Are-are you alright?” I stammer when I see her true condition.

 

“Don’t worry about me, darling. You never have before. I'm here because I need you to do something for me. I'm going to give you a choice on how you do it,” she says, steepling her fingers in front of her face.

 

I laugh dismissively, “You're going to tell me what to do? Darling, not in this lifetime.”

 

“Well then, your precious Maven, Amari's Giatros, and Tessa’s Fuoros will stay with me until the end of their lifetimes,” she counts on her fingers casually.

 

“What are you talking about?” I stand up and try to mind link my sisters.

 

“No one’s here, Katherine,” Iokaste’s voice rings back in my mind, “They came willingly when I asked.”

 

“You're a fucking liar. The Maven won't go any where with you,” Islam my hand on the table at her falsehoods.

 

Iokaste leans her head back against the chair and cackles dryly at me, “You're supposed to be so damn smart. You're just as conceited and foolish as the next person, Katherine.”

 

She stands slowly, supporting herself against the arm of the chair.

 

my eyes

if you don’t comply with my request? Why, yes. Yes, I am,” she interrupts, “So which do you choose, Katherine? Compliance or

 

I look at her in disbelief, “Kas, please let me help you.

 

swiping her fingers downward. I’m compelled to obey as

 

me what she wants from me as gently as if she is telling a bedtime story. I feel goosebumps at

 

can I agree with that?” I grow] at her when she stands up

 

a shit about anyone but yourself? Are you going to deny that you haven’t done it before? Do I

 

you can’t have my Maven, Iokaste. They’re mine,” I cross my arms in front of me, “When do

 

soul as she claps her hands in

 

The moon is low in the clear dark sky. In the distance, I can see glowing red

 

take off my high heels,

 

going to do what

degenerate. I'm going to talk sense into the

 

think that’s wise, Katherine? There’s a reason Agrios means

we take wolf form. We pad our way

 

Cora. [ Hello sisters! I'm looking for

 

Her voice is calm and reserved, “She spoke to me.I made my choice. I leave my fate

 

stands with her hands out to the side and lowers her head, exposing her neck. I look around and see nine sets of red eyes glaring at

 

trapped us. If we don't, they

 

with blood on your own

 

doesn’t fight back. Her windpipe and neck snap in one bite. Seraph releases her grip and stands back, watching the light of Cora’s spirit leave her eyes. My only solace in taking my sister's life is

 

into human form and face the Agrios wolves, who are all mere feet away from me. I look around, trying to find an escape, but there

 

my arms out and close my eyes. I can only hope for

 

Kas’s POV

 

her task. I let myself fall into the chair and embrace the pain of Cora’s death. A few minutes later, another wave of agony confirms Katherine’s

the hallway and around the office. By the time anyone realizes there is a fire, nothing will be left except ashes. As the flames build around me, I create a portal and step into a large room with twenty-seven patiently waiting women in a comfortable green and gray

you the evening to mourn the loss

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