He lifts her into his arms before I even have a chance to reply. As he walks past me, I see her glance at me over his shoulder, a smile on her face. I just told her she wouldn’t have these moments with Ares because I’d be there too, but I realize now…she’s counting on me being present. This is what I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life, and there’s nothing I can do about it.