But Eric cut her off. “I can’t explain it now. It’s complicated. But you have to trust me. You told me that I was going to save you. You said you saw it.” “I saw that you’d save us. I also saw that there would be a sacrifice.” “You said you believed in me.” Her expression twisted suddenly into hurt. “Of course I believe in you. You’re our savior.” “Then trust me now.” She wanted to protest, but he could tell she saw the truth in his eyes. “It has to be me.”

