Claire’s Pov

I paced the length of my room restlessly, trying to calm the raging storm that was brewing in me. My conversation with Audrey earlier today still clung to me like a bitter taste in my tongue, and I couldn’t shake it off.

Every time I brought my eyes together, all I could hear and see was her world, echoing, and gnawing at my mind.

Darien was totally of no use in the situation because I ought to have certain privileges of having him at my side in moments like this, ...