Chapter - [ 67 ]

[ Claire ]

Numbness in my body and dull pain in my chest forced me to whimper and I tried to open my eyes but closed them as they felt heavy, my head was spinning.

“Claire, you’re awake?” I heard tired voice of my husband but I was in complete darkness. I tried to recollect my last memories and when they come back in bits and pieces, my eyes opened with a jolt. My father shot me and next I didn’t remember anything.

“Claire, easy. Everything is fine, you’re fine.” His soft voice forced me to divert my gaze on my left side and his face came into my vision.

He looked exhausted, his eyes had bags and red lines could be seen in them.

“Tris…Tristan.” I murmured his name as I still felt dizzy, maybe it was the effect of medicines and long hours of being unconscious.

“I am here, my love. Please, don’t take stress. The doctors will be here in a moment. You are safe. I am here with you.” He said kissing my palm.

A smile crept on my lips when I realised that it was true, I was alive and the only