Chapter 39

• CLAIRE'S POV
• I bit my lip, smiling to myself as I stared into nothing. That night with Seb was pure bliss. I couldn’t stop myself from grinning just thinking about how sweet he was. Being in his arms just felt right. The warmth of his embrace gave me a sense of safety, like I belonged there. He didn’t have to say anything—I could feel it in the way he held me. It made me believe I could count on him when everything else falls apart… that he could save me when life turns against me.
• There’s a strange warmth that spreads through my chest whenever I think about the possibility that Seb actually has feelings for me. I know it’s not just about lust—it’s more than that. It runs deeper. And I could tell he felt that connection too when we were together.