Kace took off his shirt slowly and put it aside. At first, Hope couldn't see it as she sat on his lap, therefore, she moved away and crawled around his body until the sight on his back fell in her line of vision.
Hope gasped loudly, covering her mouth to stop herself from screaming upon seeing the ugly gashes behind Kace's back.
"Kace…" she wanted to say something else, but she couldn't seem to form any words. She just stared at the four long and deep wounds, which marred Kace's skin.
Her mind couldn't comprehend how Kace didn't show any reaction or slightest sign that he was in pain while he had these wounds on his back.
Hope also didn't realize when she started to sob and tear after tear fell on her cheeks as her body trembled in fear.
Seeing Hope cry uncontrollably, Kace immediately put his shirt back on and pulled her into his arms, caressing her back while saying something to make her stop worrying about him.
