A wave of silence enveloped them, and Claire found herself unable to form any words. Instead, she simply nodded, her accent conveying a mixture of understanding and a hint of apprehension. At that moment, she couldn’t help but wonder what Jamie would think if he were to discover her truth if he were to learn that she, too, was a witch. The weight of secrecy pressed upon her, adding an extra layer of complexity to their already complicated situation.