Claire’s Pov
The sun was already hanging high in the sky by the time I woke up, the rays creeping through the parted curtains. I laid back in bed, staring endlessly at the ceiling, a soft smile tugging at the end of my lips as memories of the previous night found their way back to my mind.
Everything felt different now, I didn't have the words to describe how I see things, but it felt brighter, more alive. And most importantly, the weight I have been carrying for so long seemed to have lifted, leaving me solely with a sense of peace and belonging, something that I have craved for all this while.
I shifted slightly, glancing over to see Darien still fast asleep beside me, his breathing raspy. The sight of him, relaxed and vulnerable under the morning rays gladdened my heart in ways I nev
