Claire followed Murtagh, her steps quickening with a renewed sense of purpose. The anticipation and anxiety coursed through her veins, mingling with a newfound strength that arose from the depths of her being. As they traversed the path that would lead her to Jamie, Claire’s mind raced with a myriad of emotions. She envisioned the sight of him, battered and broken, and the weight of guilt bore heavily upon her. But amidst the guilt, there was an unwavering love that burned within her, compelling her forward.