Claire’s PovSuddenly, I heard a faint knock on the door just a few minutes after me and Darien parted. ‘Who could that be? Could it be Raven? Or an enemy? or is it Darien?’ I thought. "Darien?" I called out, my voice barely above a whisper."Yeah," his muffled voice replied. "Just checking in."I smiled, feeling a surge of warmth. "Come in," I said, as I went to unlock the door. The door creaked open and Darien stood in the doorway, his eyes scanning my face."Can't sleep?" he basked, his voice low and gentle. I shook my head, feeling a lump form in my throat. Darien walked over and sat beside me, his presence calming my racing thoughts.His hand wrapped around mine, his touch sending shivers down my spine. "Claire try to rest," he whispered, his breath tickling my ears. “I'll be here watching over you,”And with that, he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close. In his arms I felt safe, enveloped in his warmth. For a moment, Audrey's threats seemed distant, fading into the shado
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