Hart had seen most of the druids escape the runners’ attack. Given their capabilities, she had no fear that they would not escape Estios and the others, especially now that Willie’s surveillance drones were neutralized. The Hidden Circle would re-form to perform their dirty magic. They were still a functional ritual group; even though they had lost members, their leaders and strongest magicians survived. Perhaps that would be enough for them to do whatever it was that the Lady expected them to do. If so, Hart’s lack of action would be excusable. Except for one matter.