Chapter 81. He Who Strikes with Iron Will Be Struck with Iron

Giovanna's thoughts of concern for Calleb took a quick break when she saw Hecate coming down the stairs behind Hovar, her face resigned and curious. Her eyes sparked with hatred and she started to advance towards Hovar, intending to fight for Hecate, when Hecate herself stopped her.

"Don't do anything, Giovanna. I really want this to end and if I can help someone before I die, my departure will have a heroic meaning for my children, not a cowardly one. It's a favor, what Hovar is going to do."

"And what exactly is he going to do?"

Hecate looked inquiringly at Hovar and Giovanna realized at that moment that she didn't know either.

Hovar took Hecate's hand and pushed her close to Calleb, then put her hand over his and tied them together with a vine. Then he stood back and watched. Hecate sat down next to Calleb on the floor and thought about it. She didn't know what would happen now.

"Hovar..." S