Leandro swallowed again. “What can I do to help?”
Knowing he wouldn’t interfere and make this more difficult than it already was, was a bigger relief than I expected. My shoulders sagged, and I nodded in gratitude, hoping he could see that I understood what a sacrifice he was making. In his eyes, he probably saw my actions as a sacrifice as well, since it would be my well-being on the line should I fail. He’d already prepared himself for the possibility of death when this was over. I needed him to believe I would go to the same lengths for him, no matter what.
“Be watchful,” I said. “If I ask for your help, give it.”
“You were in a trance when you charmed the guitar. Won’t you be in a trance again?”