Claire’s Pov
The following day, still very much feeling like a piece of trash, I made my way to Raven’s quarters to spill my new findings to her, and to my relief, I met her outside, she was busy sorting out herbs.
She looked up, her face brightening at once when she saw me like she had been expecting me. Though a shadow of concern was quick to cross her face as she studied me.
“Claire,” Raven called out, putting her basket of herbs aside, “You look disturbed and distraught, is everything fine?”
I allowed a faint smile to play on my face, even with the weight of the burden I was carrying. “That’s because I am. Raven, I can't keep doing this, I am tired of everything and I can't just help but think about running away back to my family.”
“No Claire, you shouldn’t be having such a thou
