SAMANTHA'S POV

 

 

“Ares?” I called, my voice loud and shrill, when I got no response after knocking. 

 

There was silence for a few seconds, and I was going to knock again when his voice reached me.

 

“Hello Mom. A second…” I stood still, desperately hoping it wasn't what I was thinking. My entire existence prayed that prayer, and it seemed to be the most important thing at that moment.

 

I couldn't even picture it. No, I didn't want to. There was no need. The door flung seconds later, disrupting my thoughts.

 

Ares stood before me, a wild grin on his face. I managed to flash a weak smile at him,...