*Claire*

Numbness. Alone. If an island had feelings, this is exactly what it would feel like. Never before have I ever felt so isolated in my life. Sure, I used to be an island. I used to be like a cat—independent and able to survive on my own. I could go days without speaking to anyone. I was predictable and everyone knew that I didn’t need anyone.

Then I opened up—all because of him.

After Nathaniel came into my life, I couldn’t imagine ever being complete ...