Hope hugged the younger version of Kace for God knows how long… she didn't even know for sure how long they had been in that position, as she lost track of time and didn't know what else she could do to alleviate the sadness he was feeling.
Kace didn't even let her go when Hope wanted to free herself, he hugged her even tighter, as if he was afraid his mate would disappear and he wouldn't have any chance to see her again.
"Kace you will not lose me," Hope finally said, she couldn't stay like this any longer. She didn't know what was happening in the real world, the other Kace must be frightened by now if she didn't wake up soon. She knew him all too well to guess that. "I am still here and I will not go anywhere…"
"But, you will die," Kace whimpered. "I don't want you to die. I need you."
"I don't want to die too," Hope replied. "But, we can't let those people die in order to keep me alive. I can't live like that."
