In a split-second decision, she seized the opportunity. With a surge of adrenaline, Claire concentrated on the magic flowing through her fingers and pushed Randall away, catching him off guard. He stumbled backwards, and the knife slipped from his hand, clattering to the floor. As Randall grappled to regain his balance, Claire lunged for the dirk, grasping the hilt firmly in her hand. With a swift motion, she drove the dirk straight between the man’s ribs. Time stood still as Claire and Jamie watched in horror as the captain crumpled to the floor, gasping for breath. His eyes widened with a mix of shock and disbelief, his life slipping away before their eyes.