The sound of Jamie’s anguished cry, calling out her name with desperate urgency, pierced through the silence, but it was met with indifference by Armand. As he dragged Jamie away, Claire’s heart ached at the sight, aching to reach out to him, to protect him from the torment that awaited. But she knew she had no choice but to stay behind, to remain in this desolate place, bound by circumstances beyond her control.