On the third day after they arrive at Lallybroch, Claire found herself in a rare moment of stillness and tranquillity. Sitting on the fence behind the house, she gazed out at the expansive fields and the trees in the distance, their shadows merging with the encroaching dusk. The air carried a chill, a sign of the approaching frost, and Claire knew she should head indoors soon, but she was reluctant to leave the serene beauty of the surroundings. Lost in her thoughts, she was taken by surprise when Jamie approached and draped a heavy cloak around her shoulders. The warmth of the wool against her skin provided an instant comfort she hadn’t realized she needed.