The cold wind sliced through Claire, sending shivers down her spine as she stood before the stone, but she couldn’t bring herself to reach out and touch it, the weight of the decision too heavy to bear. Reason alone failed to provide a clear answer, leaving her conflicted and uncertain. Her gaze shifted from the stone to her own emotions, retracing the intricate details of her marriages—first with Draco and then with Jamie. The memories washed over her, leaving her shattered and weeping, tears freezing on her cheeks.