*Nathaniel*

The night is, in a word, blissful. Yes, my emotions are a tormented twirl of sickness and worry, but I am more than aware that my decision is the right one. I can only hope that what I think will happen does not come to fruition. I fear that Amber will, for one reason or another, put me in another position to attempt to cast doubt on the bond Claire and I have formed.

Thankfully, none of those thoughts entered my head when Claire and I were finally alone. She ...