Chapter 138: Claire’s POV

I wake up to an empty bed and feel an immediate sense of panic. I jolt up to see the storm is still in full motion and crawl quickly over to find the boys still sleeping in their bassinets. I take a minute, clutching my chest to calm myself and try to catch by breath. I look over at the clock to see that it’s half past five and decide to look for Leo. It was odd to find that he’d just left the bed.

I get up quietly and slowly exit our bedroom to find Leo sitting at the breakfast nook in the kitchen. I can hear the sounds of his phone showing the weather reports.

“Is there something wrong?” I ask as I come to his side quietly. He hadn’t heard me and seemed surprised as he puts his phone down.

“Oh. Did I wake you?” He smiles softly as he turns his full attention to me and I can tell he’s trying not to worry me.

“No. I think the wind must’ve startled me or something.” I try to fake a small smile and push away the anxiety that nerves that were still eating away at me.

“Claire, it’s okay t