The burning fury within Claire only strengthened her resolve. The lashes came down relentlessly, the pain searing through her body, but Claire clung to the unwavering strength drawn from her love for Jamie. In the depths of her being, she acknowledged that she had fallen irrevocably for him, and she would do anything to shield him from harm. With every strike, she whispered his name silently, the memory of his touch, his smile, and his unwavering support acting as a balm for her tortured soul. Claire knew, deep within her core, that she would endure this torment, emerging from it stronger and unyielding in her love for Jamie.