Claire's povAs we pulled away from each other, I felt a sense of excitement and happiness wash over me. I had been worried about Darien, and I was relieved that he was safe. The tension and fear that had been building up inside me during the battle began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of warmth and connection.But as we stood there, looking at each other, I started to feel a sense of unease creeping in. Darien's expression had changed, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at me. His face, which had been so full of warmth and passion just moments before, was now cold and distant."Claire, I need to go," he said abruptly, his voice devoid of emotion. He turned to leave, but I caught his arm, holding him back."What's wrong?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. I could feel a sense of panic rising inside me, a sense of fear that something was wrong.Darien shook his head, his eyes avoiding mine. "Nothing's wrong," he said, his voice still cold and distant. "I just need to go
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