Chapter 46. Shadows Of the Heart

Stella POV

After feeding my little baby, she looked more relaxed and happy. I glanced up, sensing someone's presence in the hospital room. "Damon," I said as he gave me a small smile, rubbing the back of his head with his hand.

"How are you and the baby?" he asked. "Have you named her yet?"

"Not yet," I whispered. Seeing Damon speak kindly, rather than coldly like during our last conversation, filled the room with tension. I could feel it between us.

"Why not?"

"I'm confused about what to name her. I need some suggestions to finalise one." I didn’t tell him I was waiting for him so I could name our daughter in front of him.

"Tell me the names you like." I looked at my baby girl. During my time with Kellan, we had decided on a name together.

"Well, I'm not confused anymore. I know what to name her." Damon looked at me. "Olivia," I whispered. A warm smile spread across my face as I watched Olivia accept the name with a small c