Silent, Lexi closed her eyes. It was too vivid, too much of a rush, all at once, the memories. Somehow, Gareth not knowing, not having time, that was all the more horrific. "Don't," she said harshly, pulling away. "Don't forgive me. There are many things I deserve, Gareth, many more I will receive, but forgiveness, from anyone, is not one of them. Hate me, spurn me, slay me, strike me, but do not offer forgiveness to the damned."