*Claire*

I was so exhausted that I fell asleep quickly, despite feeling as awful as I did. Eric came into the room and climbed into bed behind me. He was trying to be as gentle as he could, which I appreciated. I wanted him to hold me, but I was still so mad at him that I couldn’t tell him that.

I had no dreams at first, but eventually I found myself back in the ballroom. I watched Eric fall to the ground, screaming for him. Then I would look toward Ivan, running away ...