-Claire’s P.O.V.-
The situation feels as if it escalates and deescalates all at once.
With Willow’s absence, comes a silence that creeps into every corner of the room. Almost as if no one wanted to let the truth of what was coming sink in. Even Allison’s breathing seems to be lighter than before.
Reality was there with us, though, despite our efforts to ignore it.
Like an imaginary clock, the silence continued to mark the passing of time.
I still remember Caine’s presence. He was someone you couldn’t easily forget. Alluring yet terrifying at the same time. He spoke steadily, with something almost like elegance, but there was rage simmering in every syllable leaving his mouth. Almost bitter. I could recognize it, after all, I hadn’t been so different a year ago.
But t
