403: HOPE

HOPE

"She doesn't have a name yet?" Kace was surprised as he also forgot to ask the name of the baby before this.

"I want to name her Serefina junior, but I don't think you will like it." Serefina glanced at the baby. She really didn't have any idea what name would suit her, thus it was better to leave this insignificant matter to Kace to ponder about.

Kace's nose scrunched in pure disgust at her idea. He was totally against it. What kind of name was that?

Kace was looking at the sleeping baby, her lips slightly opened and her little pointed nose was so small. She was so vulnerable, yet she was the most substantial entity in his life.

Kace wished nothing for her but happiness, just like how she became the light in the end of the tunnel of his penitence.

And then Kace remembered a poem, the poem that he heard a long time ago…

[Do you believe in what you see

Do you believe in reality

Do you believe in the sun that's bright

Do you believe in the stars in the night

Do you believe in the birds that fly

Do you believe in clouds and the sky

Do you believe in wind that flows

Do you believe in moon that glows

Do you believe in light

Do you believe the spoken word

Do you believe the things you have heard

Do you believe in the final answer

Do you believe in the swirling dancer

Do you believe in sound and sight

Do you believe in moments bright

Do you believe in taste and touch

Do you believe that much

Do you believe in the soul inside

Do you believe in ecstasy and delight

Do you believe in glory and God

Do you believe in that thought

Do you believe in the sky above

Do you believe in love

Do you believe in the heaven and the earth

Do you believe in death and birth

Do you believe in life

Open your eyes with hope within

Open the door, let light reach in

If you believe, then you will win.]

As Kace watched the baby, that poem echoed in his head. The only poem that he remembered because it mentioned many questions that he himself wanted to ask.

"Hope." Kace caressed the baby's chubby cheeks and rested his forefinger in her small palm, and when the baby curled her fingers around it, the warmth spread to Kace's heart. "Her name is Hope."

His hope…

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At first Serefina disagreed with the name Kace chose for the baby as it sounded weird, but definitely Kace wouldn't budge with his decision no matter what.

Well, he has his own philosophy for this, as that name meant something for him.

Serefina never knew that the youngest Donovan had such a sensitive spot and went all the way just to final this cheesy name. And, it was just the witch who thought that way because when Kace told Ariana and Alec, they liked the name.

The second problem was; Kace disagreed with Serefina's decision to take away his mate and raise her all by herself.

It wasn't that Kace didn't trust her on taking care of Hope, but with Serefina's personality, he didn't think that his mate would being good hands…

But the witch argued with him equally fiercely.

Her point was clear. If Kace and Serefina were not together, it would be difficult for them to be found. Especially when Kace needed to move from one place to another, in order to avoid Jedrek's people, who were still looking for his whereabouts, even after decades had passed.

As for Serefina, she was the master of it. She could chant as many spells as she wanted, to protect her surroundings or manipulate her smell, so it was almost impossible to trace her.

But, with Kace near her, his presence alone was enough to disrupt her spell formation.

In the end, Kace agreed with Serefina's idea to raise his mate on one condition; Serefina would bring his mate to meet him once a year on her birthday until she reached the age of eighteen by when she would grow mature enough.

Though they had to be separated, but this was for her safety.

On the night before Serefina was to bring away his mate, Kace let the baby sleep in his arms, spending the entire night awake to keep her safe in his arms.

"Why don't you sleep?" Ariana sat down next to Kace as she smiled at the baby.

"I just want to spend a little more time with her." Kace stated, there was no trace of tiredness on his face as he firmly cradled the baby in his strong arms.

"She is so cute. I bet she will be a beauty when she grows up." Ariana caressed the baby's black hair. "I think you want her to grow up quickly." She made a conclusion.

Yet, Kace shook his head. "No. I just want her to live happily, cherish every moment and be healthy."

The sound of the Lycan's voice was very genuine and pure.

As Kace had given her a name, he would also watch her grow up. And, Kace would be everything for her. Her brother, her guardian, her protector and everything that she ever needed.

He would shower her with love.

"Hm, I agree with that…" Ariana nodded. "But, I still can't believe that you have a mate. I don't know if the moon goddess had lifted the curse for the three of you."

If Ariana didn't watch the way Kace reacted around Hope, she wouldn't believe it either, but Kace's over protectiveness and the way he looked at her confirmed everything.

"Not many people know about this." But now, Alec and Ariana knew about it as well.0

"Regardless, I am happy for you." Ariana said sincerely.

"Thank you…"

But, even before Kace could give Ariana a proper response, Serefina had stormed inside the room and with her demanding tone, she said;

"We need to leave from here, immediately." Serefina walked over toward Kace and extended her arms, asking for Hope. "Maximus will be here in less than five minutes."

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