Perhaps you were trying to protect her from any future consequences?
Here the conversation ended, and I, little suspecting future consequences, returned to my tent.
Many scientists are asking about the future consequences of research.
Threat brought quick, decisive action with little regard to future consequences.
A purpose involves thinking about future consequences resulting from acting upon impulse.
Both the latter are more concerned with present action than future consequences.
As to the future consequences: it is impossible to anticipate them.
This way of thinking may limit their ability to assess situations, risks, and future consequences.
And they must now prepare for the future consequences of that reality.
The possible future consequences of energy issues do not generate deep fears in Europeans' minds.