Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Lenora chases after me with Codi in her arms, “Kas, wait. Wait up.”

“What is it, Lenora?” I stop and cross my arms over my chest with a sigh.

“What is up with you lately, Little Sister? You haven’t been yourself for weeks. I'm worried about you,” she looks at me with half a smile.

“Lub you, Au Ka,” Codi says sweetly from Lenora’s arms.

I smile at Codi and reach my fingers out for her to grab, “I love you too, Codi.” “Milo has been teaching her that to surprise you,” Lenora laughs with tears in the corner of her eyes, “But seriously, Kas. Obviously, things are not okay with you. I know a lot of times you want to deal with things on your own, but please, I am here for you. All of us are. Whatever it is, we can help you. It isn’t just Codi. Bronx, Milo, Reggie, and Ashley, let's not forget Marco and Musu, James and Delilah, not to mention this entire damn pack. We all love you Kas. And we're worried about you.”

“Lenora, it’s just stress. I'm fine. Delilah and I are going to Paris a few days early to get away from things. Decompress, you know? Things are just crazy right now. That'’s all,” I shake my head and put my hands up defensively.

“If there were anything I could do, you would tell me, right?”

I feel her words cut through all my protective layers. I almost breakdown, but I can't. Now’s not the time for emotions.

“Of course, Lenora. I would tell you if there was anything you could do,” I try not to let my smile turn down to a frown. “We have already moved Tessa to the fourth floor across from Milo and me. That way, we can help her if she’s having a hard time adjusting. Plus, Milo meets with the trainers and heads of pack security three times a week. You know how Milo is. If she can provide any insights into security, he wants her there for some of those meetings.”

studio apartment style suite. She opens it slowly and

me with angry energy again?” her voice cracks as she

words catch me off guard. She sounds so fragile, so broken, “N-no, Tessa. I just wanted to see if you were happy with your new room and see how you are feeling. I’m not here to fight.” She stands aside to let us in and guides us to

start. Don't feel as if you need to say anything now. I know you are setting up appointments with the therapists

surprise you to hear that

she pushes you over the edge.” Lenora looks taken aback,

Except after millennia of that bullshit, my wolf finally went over the

in the right place now. Everyone here wants to see you get better,” I rub her arm while I

though I am going to die soon?” A tear slips down her

You have so many more lifetimes ahead of you. Focus on getting better so you have a fresh start in your next life. If you and your wolf are both in a better state of mind, maybe you can help Alexandros work through his demons. Get him back on a better path in life. Help him be a

Kas,” she holds a hand

just doing what family should do for each other,” I nod resolutely, “I

startled to

with my witch friend, Delilah. I

meditate and experiment with new recipes, maybe even eat at a fancy restaurant without the attention Bronx and I together usually draw,” I sigh at the thought of being able to go intoa store or restaurant without being bothered by photographers. The laws in France make it much easier to have privacy, “Bronx is going to join us later in the week, then we are going to Greece for Katherine's charity event.

with what I can only describe as fear. It looks very foreign and