Hecate didn't hear at first, she was twisted in her seat, watching Kaden. He calmed a little under Morgan's hand, but he was still sprawled uncomfortably in the car seat, his head buried so she couldn't see his face.
Her own face hardened. Yes, he was loved and safe, as he had clearly loved Telos, and kept him safe. What happened to that child now, taken away in Ares' arms? What would happen to the man he'd become?
If she'd been faster, could she have arrived in time to save both mortal boys from their fates? To accompany them across the border and find them somewhere safe and hidden, where they could both grow up in peace.
Her eyes were burning, fiery hot with angry unshed tears when she finally realised Morgan had spoken, and shook her head. She who holds the keys held none tonight.