Claire’s Pov

The sun was already hanging high in the sky by the time I woke up, the rays creeping through the parted curtains. I laid back in bed, staring endlessly at the ceiling, a soft smile tugging at the end of my lips as memories of the previous night found their way back to my mind.

Everything felt different now, I didn't have the words to describe how I see things, but it felt brighter, more alive. And most importantly, the weight I have been carrying for so long seemed to have ...