Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future novel Chapter 77

Marco’s POV

 

I know we're about to give her the antidote, but seeing Kas laying there really got to me. I can feel a lump in my throat as I listen for her heartbeat. I already know she doesn’t have one. I start giving her chest compressions. A million memories of her hit me all at once. I feel a bit emotional as I continue to try to revive her.

 

I watch as Beta Milo, Gamma Reggie, James, and Tyree lead the Alpha out of the room. As soon as we know they are in the hallway, Beta Lenora pushes me to the side, giving Delilah room. Delilah pulls out a small bottle full of pink shimmery liquid. She squeezes Kas’s cheeks a little, making her blue lips pucker, then carefully pours the liquid in her mouth.

 

“Go ahead, Marco,” she motions to me, “ continue with the compressions. It will help move the antidote through her body.”

 

I move back over and start CPR again. It feels like it’s taking forever.

 

“Vamonos, Kas. You don't get to go out like this. Not in this lifetime anyway. And definitely not on my fuckin’ watch,” I murmur before I lean over and give her another two breaths. I listen for breathing. Nothing. When is she supposed to wake up? How long is this supposed to take?

 

I keep going while Clash whines and paces in my head.

 

I lean over to give her more breaths when she suddenly sucks in a huge breath of air on her own. Thank the Goddess.

 

She sits up so fast she almost hits me in the forehead. Her skin starts glowing bright purple. I mean, I seen her glow before, but this is different. It’s like she’s a nuclear bomb about to go off. I look down and see my hands glowing too. I quickly sit back, leaning back against the wall to catch my breath. I let Beta Lenora and Delilah take over. I look at my hands, a comforting warmth fades with the purple aura.

 

“Kas! Kas! It's alright. We're here. You're going to be okay!” Beta Lenora soothes her.

 

Kas looks around trying to understand what's going on.

 

“Did I-,” she doesn’t finish the sentence. She rubs her neck and the look in her eye changes. She already knows, “ Where's Bronx?”

 

“Down in the dungeon. Kas we need to talk to you -,” Beta Lenora starts to explain.

 

“Not now Lenora. I need to get to him. Immediately,” she looks really mad. I never seen Kas look mad. Disappointed, yeah, but never mad.

 

“Kas, let's get you to the hospital wing first,” Beta Lenora begs.

 

“No. I need to see Bronx. Actually, I need to see Saint,” she says with a deep growl.

 

“Tl take you and Beta Lenora down, Luna,” I say. I shake my head at Delilah, knowing there are probably other prisoners who may not be in the best condition down there, “Delilah, I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to go.” Just then Beta Milo, Gamma Reggie, Tyree, and James come back into the room.

 

“Oh, Little Sister. Thank the Goddess,” Beta Milo falls to his knees and pulls Kas in to hug her. She hugs him back as tightly as she can. She’s so little, her arms don't go all the way around him. “Milo, I have to see him,” I hear Kas’s muffled voice inside Beta Milo’s hug. While they talk, Gamma Reggie steps over and helps me stand up, “Good job, Marco. I don’t know how to thank you for your help with this.”

 

“Gamma, it’s my job to keep the Luna safe. I take that seriously. There is no thanks needed,” I shake my head slowly. I look over and see Beta Milo wiping tears away from Kas's eyes, “ Let’s get her downstairs if that’s what she wants.”

 

“Yeah. Come on, Milo. Marco is going to escort Kas to the dungeon. James, can you stay here with Delilah? Please see if you can get a hold of maintenance about the door, if you don’t mind,” Beta Lenora orders.

 

“Yes, Beta,” he nods as he helps Delilah to her feet.