““An interesting parade of expressions passed across Drake’s face. I ran across the floor to him, putting my hands on his chest as I leaned into him. “Trust goes both ways, Drake. You have to learn to trust that I know what I’m doing.” “It’s not your abilities I doubt,” he said slowly, his eyes dark. “It is not easy to let you go in this manner.” “I know it’s not. But it’ll get easier. OK?” The anger on his face faded into annoyance, which did a brief tango with stubbornness, and finally morphed into resignation. I gave him a swift kiss. “That was a hell of a battle you fought, but I appreciate your faith in me.” “I have always had faith in you, kincsem. It is all others I distrust.””
