Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future novel Chapter 161

Chapter 29

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 downstairs in the safe room. I need to make sure everyone is there and accounted for, then have guards posted inside and outside. I just need you guys to get home as soon as possible to help. But you are not sidelining me on this. ” 3

“Kas, now isn’t the time-”

“No, Bronx, right now is exactly the time,” I contend. I listen to the silence on the other end. In my mind, I can imagine him rubbing his hands on his face like he always does when he is frustrated. He can argue as much as he wants. I’m not hiding in the

apartment right now. No how, no way.

“Alright. Milo is already getting guards in place. You get the pack where they need to be based on our protocols. You are NOT to leave the sight of your guards. Don’t make me use my Alpha tone. Please, Kas,” he concedes.

“How soon until you’re home?” I feel my courage fade a little, knowing he will not be there when I get to the packhouse.

“They’re doing a sweep of headquarters now. As soon as they're done, I need to get Lenora and Ashley and we will be on our way,” I can hear him sigh.

“I will be fine, Bronx. Just get home to me as quickly as you can. I love you,” I hope he can’t feel my worry from that far away.

“I love you too, Kas. Don’t do anything crazy,” he says before he hangs up the phone.

I look out the sedan window as we bounce down the road to the Blood River territory.

“Kas, I know there has been a whole lot going on lately, but we’ve got this,” Lex says, “We are a warrior child of the Moon Goddess. We won’t let anyone down. I promise you. You just need to stay calm like we practiced. If you need me to take the lead, just say so. No shame in that. It’s what I’m here for.”

“Thanks, Lex. You’re the best,” I smile internally at her, “What do you think this woman wants from us? Why would she come back? There is no way she didn’t see or at least hear Bronx’s message.”

“It must have to do with your sisters. It’s got to,” Lex says. I can feel her shaking her head, “But you know I’m only able to say so much. The Moon Goddess blocks me from being able to sway your decisions, which means no spoilers.”

I sigh, “Yeah, I know, I know.”

Elexis and I went through a bit of a tenuous patch when I started looking for my sisters. Our wolf and human spirts have been linked for the entirety of her essence. I assume mine too. She can remember almost five thousand years in the past, but my human spirit can’t remember any of our past lives. Our witch friend Lady Camille helped me remember some of them through meditation and hypnosis, but even then, Lex was not a willing participant. Lex says if I was meant to know about all my past lives, my mother would have allowed it. She insists it is all hidden for a reason but isn’t allowed to tell me why. 1

The frustrating part is, she tells me all about historical events she lived through, conveniently leaving me out of the conversation. I almost failed my senior world history class because she kept telling me the book was wrong and convinced me to change answers to be accurate based on her experiences. Nowadays, we just agree to disagree on historical subjects and her reluctance to talk about my past or my sisters.

“We’re going to be okay, Kas,” she says in a soft whisper. I feel myself relax a little. This is Lex’s way of giving me a pep talk, “This is definitely one of our craziest lifetimes so far and I don’t know what the future holds, but I know we are stronger than we’ve ever been. I am proud of you. You just had a conversation by yourself with Zeus with no problems. I know you will always make the right choices when it comes down to it. It seems like he feels that way too.”

“How do you always know what to say to make me feel better, Lex?”

“Practice,” she gives a little laugh.

“Luna, we’re here,” Tyree says from the front seat, “Beta Milo says he’s covering the northern half of the territory. He asked that you handle the southern part, including securing the pack until Alpha and the female Beta and Gamma get here.”

“No problem, Tyree,” I give him a nod, “How many guards are going to be with me?”

“Three including me,” he says, counting off on his fingers.

“Good. I want two in wolf form. The wolf senses will be useful if there is anything out of place while you and I work. You stay in human form. We need to prioritize getting people into the safe room downstairs. You can help me with that,” I order.

“We’re not taking you upstairs?” he asks.

“Really, Tyree? You too?” I scold.

“Sorry, Luna,” he bows his head slightly.

As we pull up to the packhouse, we see people are already making their way through the front doors. Musu approaches the car with a worried expression.

“Luna Kas,” she takes my hand as I step out of the car, “I can help. Please don’t make me go into that safe room when I can help.”

“Musu, you are absolutely going into that safe room. Don’t make me argue with you about it. As your Luna, as your friend, and as the close friend of your mate, I will not let you stay out here.”

She gives me a hopeless sigh as she holds her hands out to the side.

“Okay, how about this? Since Carly isn’t here, you keep a

headcount and make sure everyone who is supposed to be in the safe room is accounted for. People might be scared, please keep them calm for me,” I say confidently, “There is a tablet with the names of everyone who should be in there just inside the door.”

“Thank you, Luna,” she gives me a grateful smile before she runs inside.

“Kas, you back?” I hear Milo through a mind link. His voice sounds far away. He must be in the most northern area of our massive territory.

“Yeah, Milo. I’m in front of the packhouse. Getting ready to go to the village and make sure people are headed into the packhouse or out for guard duty,” I confirm, “Everything okay up north?”

“So far. Found a couple of rogues, but it doesn’t seem related to the current situation. Don’t worry about us,” his tone differs greatly from his usual playful self, “Hey, one favor, Luna. Marco is worried about Musu.”

“Tell him not to. I just sent her inside to coordinate the safe room headcount.” 1

“He’s going to be relieved to hear that. Be safe, Luna. Tell the Alpha to let me know when he’s back.”

“You too, Beta and I will.”