Jamie didn’t reply, just held Claire tightly, his body trembling with a mix of exhaustion and pain, he found solace in the feel of her in his arms. The pain from his injuries threatened to engulf him once again, but he clung to the solace of having her near, even if she couldn’t hear his words. The room fell into a hushed silence, broken only by the rhythmic sound of their breathing. He clung to her, his grip a silent plea for her to awaken, to reassure him with her presence.