Glancing at Jamie, his face marred by dirt and blood, Claire saw a mix of anger, concern, and unwavering determination etched on his features. She wasn’t blind and knew that he cared for her more than she did. Maybe even loved her, but she couldn’t predict how he would respond to the revelation of her magical abilities. The fear of losing Jamie, of being rejected and condemned by the man she had come to care for, weighed heavily on her heart. Would he see her as a monstrous being, a dangerous dark witch who had betrayed and lied to him? Would he turn his back on her, leaving her to face this dark world alone? The uncertainty tore at her, testing the foundation of trust they had built.