Claire recognised that it was not Jamie’s responsibility to shield her from every danger. She acknowledged her role and capabilities, realising that she had placed an undue burden on him. It was her unspoken bond with Jamie that had led her to believe he should have protected her... however ridiculous it sounded. She hadn’t felt this way with Draco, so what was different now? She grappled with the complexities of her expectations and the reality of their circumstances.