Semua Bab Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future: Bab 111 - Bab 120

Kas’s POV When I woke up from my nap, I felt much better. I could hear maintenance staff still out in the apartment, speaking in hushed whispers. Bronx asked me to stay in the bedroom until they were finished, so I pulled out my laptop to see what was going on in the world. I have basically been missing for a week. It doesn’t matter who you are; the world turns with or without you. A red scrolling bar at the top of the home screen has Bronx’s name on it. Huh? I click on it and get directed to a news page. There is a video of Bronx sitting in front of a blue background. The headline just reads ‘Rare Statement From MasonCo CEO’. I put on my headphones, lean back against the pillow, and click the play button. I'm mortified for the next three minutes. My face flushes red, first out of embarrassment that he would tell the world I was missing and almost drowned, then from anger at the thinly veiled threats he made to whoever took me, and back to embarrassment when I hear him say he is of

Kas's POV I peek in through the little window of the hospital room. I can see James hooked up to machines, sleeping peacefully. A strong pang of guilt courses through me when I see there are bandages around his neck. Delilah is curled up in the chair that’s pulled up to the side of the bed. She is holding his hand through the railing of the bed. “You can’t talk to her from the hallway, Kas,” Bronx whispers in my ear from behind me, “I’ll wait here until you’re ready. Just mind link me.” I nod, then take a deep breath. I quietly open the door and step inside the room. I close it behind me and take a step into the room. Delilah’s breath hitches in her sleep, but she doesn’t wake up. I take slow deliberate steps until I am next to the chair. I squat down and put my hand on her forearm. “Delilah?” I whisper, “Wake up, please.” Her brow furrows as her eyes flutter open. Her deep sapphire blue eyes take a moment for her to recognize my face, but when she does, they immediately turn r

“You had a dream about Zeus?” Bronx looks at me suspiciously, unsure of what I am saying. “No, Bronx,” I extend my hand with the giant walnut out further as if it is proof, “I had lunch with Zeus. I also met Dionysus. He called me a monstrosity. I picked up the nut to hit him with, but he walked away.” “Kas, we have dealt with a whole lotta crazy since you have become part of our pack, but that...that is pretty damn close to the top of the list,” Lenora says in a loud whisper, so she doesn't wake the baby. The look of disbelief on her face is evident, “You haven’t left this room in two hours. We’ve checked on you twice.” She doesn’t sound angry; she sounds more concerned for my mental state. Like if she says it firmly enough, I will stop the pretense and believe her instead. That is how Lenora is. Pushy in her own way. A stickler for rules and order. Everything in Lenora’s world fit into tidy little boxes until I came along. I know it bothers her that my life naturally exists outs

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.

Kas’s POV “Bronx, what’s going on? How did you find out the woman that looks like Lenora is in town? Is everyone else okay? No one else has gone missing, have they?” I call in a panic. “It’s going to be okay, Kas. She is one person and I have more people than she could possibly imagine covering this. No one else has been reported missing. The guards are getting you home. Please, go to our apartment and stay there until I get home,” Bronx reassures me from the other end. “In the apartment? Absolutely not! I’m helping protect our pack, Bronx, not hiding in our apartment like some weakling. I’m their leader too and I have powers and special abilities that make me suited for situations like this,” I growl at him, “You can have as many people as you want guarding me, but I need to help the wolves in our pack who cannot help themselves. I’m Luna of Blood River, remember? We have done countless drills for situations like this. Children, mothers, pregnant women, and seniors all need to be d