Chapter 578 - UNDER ATTACK (3)

"I will not let her go alone." Kace glared at Chiron as he spoke sternly. This chaotic situation was way out of his expectation. He didn't want to let Hope out of his sight. Not at times like this.

"She will be fine, the centaurs will protect her." Chiron unsheathed his sword when the demon wolves went berserk into the village as they managed to break down the gates. "I will need you here."

"What makes you think thatI want to be involved in your battle?!" Kace seethed. He was still upset because Hope was in this dangerous situation. If only he knew this would turn out like this, he would hoist her away despite her protest. 

"Because this will be your battle too," Chiron added immediately when he watched Kace was about to retort to him. "Those demons are looking for your mate, if we fail to hold them back, do you think you and your little group could do that?"

It was true, if the centaurs and the hunters were not able to fight the demon wolves, Kace and Lana would be too overwhelmed to fight them all and Hope would be in more danger. 

Especially when their target was Hope. Whether or not what Chiron said was true, but it seemed the scent of guardian angel in Hope had drawn those dark creatures to look for her. 

Had it been really a catastrophe in this realm for someone like Hope? How could those creatures tell that she was different?

Gritting his teeth, Kace growled. "You go with her!" he talked to Lana and the siblings.

At that time, the demon wolves had reached halfway towards the village square, as the people at the podium could see how the hunters tried to fight them back. But there were simply too many of them.

It was Zarrn, who approached Hope and stretched out his hand, "This way." He gestured for her to follow him. 

"Kace?" Hope became anxious, she didn't want to leave Kace. He was still not completely healed, but if she stayed, there would be nothing she could do except to be a burden for him. 

Hope really wanted to cry, she clutched on his shirt. She didn't want to let go, yet she knew she couldn't do that. Kace couldn't fight them properly if he was distracted. 

He couldn't do as much as he could if she stayed there. Because he would be busy protecting her, and besides he wouldn't let her see him that way. He would be consciously hesitant during the fight.

"Go with them, okay? Lana, Ethan and Ian will go with you." Kace caressed her cheeks, he could see how stubborn Hope to hold back her tears and tried to look strong.

Hope was all Kace wanted for life, the mate that he thought he would never have for his entire existence, after the punishment of the dreadful sin that he had committed. But now, he had her. The fear of what might happen to Hope if he fail to protect his mate seemed to overpower everything else. 

"Be careful," Hope's voice was barely a whisper as she stood on the tip of her toes, and kissed his cheek before letting him go. 

"I will," Kace kissed her forehead softly. "Now, go!"

Lana grabbed Hope's hand and together with the siblings and three centaurs, they went to the direction where Zarrn led them. 

While running down the stairs, Hope could see Kace was still staring at her until she disappeared at the corner, as they entered a building where the fake priestess came out before. 

But, before they could enter the house, Hope stopped running and turned back to face Lana. "Do you want to go and help him?" 

Vaguely, Hope could sense how Lana's feeling for Kace. She just didn't know how deep it was, because she thought it was only a crush. 

Like this time, Hope could see how worried Lana was for Kace, she wanted to go to him and fought alongside with him, yet because Kace ordered her to go with Hope, she couldn't do otherwise. 

"Lana, do you want to go to Kace?" Hope became impatient.

"He told me to go with you," Lana averted her eyes to hide how upset she was for Kace to order her like that. 

"No. Go to him please, and help him." Hope urged her as she pushed her hand away from her. 

It was dangerous out there and Lana could get hurt too. But she wanted to be there, and Hope wanted to be of help. It was such a pity that Lana had to stick with her, when she actually could be of help for them out there. 

"Kace…" Lana looked eager, but she still didn't want to disobey Kace. 

"You know that he is not completely healed yet, I will be fine with Ethan and Ian," Hope spoke urgently. "Also, there are some centaurs with me."

Now, Hope could see Lana was faltered. It seemed she really wanted to go to Kace. Only a little bit of push was needed…

"We have to go inside now!" Zarrn grew impatient when the women still had not come to a settlement. 

Hope took a deep breath. "Lana, there are too many of them. Leave me here with the centaurs, I will be okay," She spoke calmly. "You are not helping anybody by standing here with me."

"Are you sure?" Lana bit her lips. She really wanted to go, though she knew Kace would scold her to no end when he found her there, and not being with Hope. 

He could be angry for as long as he wanted, but for now, Lana just wanted to ensure his safety. Just like what Hope said; Kace was still not ready for another battle. 

"I am sure," Hope nodded. "Be careful." She added.

She held her gaze for a moment longer, but then Lana nodded and rushed towards the battle ahead. Where the sound of vicious snarl and roar, also throes and agony could be heard. 

This place would be ruined beyond recognition when all of this ended. 

After Lana was leaving, Zarrn ushered them to enter the safety of this huge building. "Close the door!" He said loudly to the hunter, who was guarding the door.