As the haze of fear began to dissipate, Claire’s senses sharpened, allowing her to take in her surroundings. The dim light cast elongated shadows across the room, revealing the familiar faces of Murtagh, Rupert, and Agnus. Their expressions mirrored a genuine concern, their eyes brimming with a mixture of relief and empathy. At that moment, she understood the depths of their commitment and the risks they had undertaken to secure her freedom. A sense of relief washed over Claire in waves, quelling the remnants of panic that still lingered.