" My sweetest daughter,” he whispered, “in whom I see no fault, know the depths of love. A love that knows no fear. A love that formed you and named you and gave you to me. A blessing beyond my understanding.” His fingers trembled. “Eli is the gift I bring you. Hear him. Keep him safe. He knows the way out of this great deception. "

― Ted Dekker , The Girl Behind the Red Rope