Jay Lewis I Hope Novels & Stories

The thought made my chest ache. I hoped Ray would calm down. I hoped he would realize his mistake and beg for her forgiveness. No woman deserved to live in fear, especially not someone carrying new life inside her. I reached out to Athena quietly. I hope everything works out for her. Athena’s response was gentle. Hope is not weakness, Leah. It is kindness. I wrapped my arms around myself and took a slow breath. Maybe this storm would pass. Maybe this was only a small detour before peace returned to our lives.

Not weakness. Hope.

“Damned statute of limitations. But believe me, if he doesn’t keep his nose lily white from now on, he’ll be very, very sorry.” If Elroy could have seen the hard glint in Jason’s eyes, he would’ve been certain to keep said nose pure as ivory. “At least his political career is kaput,” I said. “His days as a ‘beacon of truth and light’ are over.” I stopped talking, examined my feelings again. Still no exhilarated relief. What was wrong with me? “I should go,” Jason said. “Good luck, Jessie. I hope you find what you’re looking for.”

Jayla hesitated a moment, then typed out her message. "I need someone who can handle a delicate matter. I want it to look like an accident." She hit send, her heart racing in her chest. No going back now. She snapped the laptop shut and leaned back in her chair, racing with all the possibilities. Jade had always underestimated her, but she wouldn't see this coming. Jayla would make that.

"We would love to, thank you, Wyatt." Once they left, Leo settled himself back down in front of the monitor. "Hope would it hurt you to call her mother?" " I don't have a right to call her mother. After the way I treated her." Hope said sadly. "You were a kid. Have you met our brother Leiv? I know that it would mean the world to her if you could involve her in your Luna ceremony."

Jacob is stunned. It’s the first time he’s heard this too. We don’t say anything for a few seconds and wait for the heartbreaking news to settle in. “We have Liam and Hope,” I say. “They’re more than we could wish for.” He takes Hope from my arms and cradles her, whispering into her ear, “Yes, much more than we could wish for.” Liam wants a piece of the action and attaches himself to his dad’s leg, “My turn.”

If all of these are true then there is no need to reach out to the Moon goddess, she will only ignore me and even worse, she will make me watch as Isabel suffers and she will only laugh out loud like a maniac and congratulate herself for a work well done - how disappointing. The only thing that I can lean into is hope - I can only hope that Isabel will be found and brought back home soon. I can also hope that she will understand why I had to do all of this one day and then she will accept to be with me once again. I can only hope for all of these things to happen and when it does - I am going to be extremely happy and I will go to any extent to protect her. “Jared?”

Nori said confidently. Nikki squeezed my hand and smiled at me. Hope. Hope is given to the hopeless. And right now I am one of the hopeless. After hearing what Calvin said. I know that I need that hope. I need to hold onto it not only for me but for those who are around me. “By the way,” Leon starts to say. “Lately you growl a lot.” He added. Everyone around me nodded. “Especially when it involves Athena,” Calvin stated like it was a fact.

Luis was going to find out anyway. “Mommy!" I heard Hope call from behind as I turned around and noticed that she was coming from the Jeep. “Hey baby girl, where have you been?" I smiled trying to hide my nervous face as she ran into my arms while Luis approached too. “Good morning, I hope you enjoyed your breakfast,” he smiled while I just nodded. “Yes, I did, thanks," I smiled. "Daddy, please put the necklace we bought mommy on her,” Hope said to Luis, who at first seemed a little anxious and then removed the little box from his pocket.