*Claire*

I hate this whole situation, but nothing can be done about it. Nathaniel gave me specific instructions, and now I must trust him and wait patiently for the right moment.

All the others are just as anxious as me, but I can only sense it in the air. I am certain that they can smell my fear, taste my apprehension, and hear how hard my heart is pounding. I swear my ribs are bruising from the inside.

I stand there practically twiddling my thumbs as ...