Chapter 87

• Claire's pov
• As we pulled away from each other, I felt a sense of excitement and happiness wash over me. I had been worried about Darien, and I was relieved that he was safe. The tension and fear that had been building up inside me during the battle began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of warmth and connection.
• But as we stood there, looking at each other, I started to feel a sense of unease creeping in. Darien's expression had changed, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at me. His face, which had been so full of warmth and passion just moments before, was now cold and distant.